Social work Jobs
Fostering Social Worker
Durham County Council • Seaham, County Durham
Salary
£40k – £50k
Posted
27 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Durham County Council is hiring a Fostering Social Worker in Seaham, a full-time social work role. The advertised salary is £40k – £50k. Durham County Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
We are looking for an enthusiastic social worker to join our Fostering Support Team covering the south of County Durham. We are an established and dedicated team who are committed to growing the support we provide to our fantastic foster carers by providing good quality supervision and support, and regular retention events and activities. We are passionate about social work in County Durham. We are committed to providing a culture where good practice can flourish. We ensure our social workers a…
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