Social work jobs in Durham

We are looking for two Therapeutic Social Workers to join our team. One permanent contract is available and one temporary contract is avialable for the duration of one year. WHAT IS INVOLVED? As a Therapuetuc Social Worker, you will be working with children and young people with complex backgrounds who have had negative childhood experiences and are not doing as well as we would expect, even though they are now safe from harm. You will: Undertake individual and dyadic therapeutic work with chil…

Children and Young Person's Support Work around Durham City / County Durham Area 8am-8pm Day/8pm-8am Night/ Respite shifts /8am-11pm Sleep In Within this role you will be working with children in residential settings, as well as in the community. You will be working with a minimum staffing ratio of 2:1. This ensures the safety of a young service user, as well as protecting staff. For this role, you will need to have good attention to detail, writing detailed daily notes. This will record thing…

Why Join Us? Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options - including block bookings for long day and sleep-in shifts Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Stanhope Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) / 8pm-8am (Night) /8am-11pm Sleep-in About the Role As a Residential Support Worker , you'll play a vital role in providing safety, stability, and emotional support to children and …

We are seeking experienced, calm, and resourceful relief support workers for the Durham region. You will provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them achieve personal development. Key skills include positive communication, engagement, and unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You should be confident in working within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility, and developing as a skilled practit…

Home Care Assistant - Bishop Auckland HOME CARE ASSISTANT – FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, GUARANTEED HOURS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, APPLY TODAY! Location : Across Bishop Auckland Salary: £26,130 Pro Rata, plus mileage at £0.30 per hour. Looking for a rewarding career in care? At Perfect Care Ltd, we make your working day easier with grouped visits , structured shift patterns , and minimal gaps between calls . You’ll know your rota in advance and work within a small, local area. For over 13 years, Perfect Care…

Home Care Assistant - Brandon HOME CARE ASSISTANT – FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, GUARANTEED HOURS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, APPLY TODAY! Location : Across Brandon, Esh Winning and Bearpark Salary: £26,130 Pro Rata, plus mileage at £0.30 per hour. Looking for a rewarding career in care? At Perfect Care Ltd, we make your working day easier with grouped visits , structured shift patterns , and minimal gaps between calls . You’ll know your rota in advance and work within a small, local area. For over 13 years, Pe…

We are looking for a MHSOP Social Worker to join our Adult Care Service, supporting older people and adults with a physical disability. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Based within the Dales Locality, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to complete assessments of need and care plan for older people and adults with a physical disability. You will ensure that services are delivered, monitored, and reviewed in accordance with the agreed care plan. We encourage you to contact Angela Craggs, Locality T…

Team Leaders – Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 (starting salary will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. We are recruiting Team Leaders for children’s homes across County Durham, including mainstream, short-break, long-break, 16–17-year-old provision, and planned respite care…