Overview

This post can also be considered for a secondment opportunity, candidates who wish to apply via secondment must first seek written approval from their line manager.

Working within Middlesbrough Council, our team helps those experiencing problems with substance use, domestic abuse, and homelessness.

We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to join our Criminal Justice team as a Caseworker.

The successful candidate will manage a case load of clients with issues around alcohol and substance use, delivering a range of psychosocial Interventions to help clients reach their health and wellbeing goals. Previous experience and/or knowledge of substance use services would be advantageous but is not essential as a comprehensive training package will be provided. Similarly, previous experience within this field is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for transferrable skills such as caseload management, care planning, risk management and previous experience of working with vulnerable clients.

This job would be good for those who have previously worked in a support setting. We also welcome those with lived experience.

The skills and attributes needed to be successful in this role are:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- both verbally and written

The ability to build rapport with others easily

The ability to organize and prioritize effectively

Resilience in the face of challenges and crisis situations

A passion for helping others and the drive to help clients achieve their goals

A commitment to continuous professional development

Flexibility in your approach to meet clients’ needs

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 31.03.2026.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Salary: £30,060 – £31,586

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