14 nonprofit social services jobs found in Newcastle upon Tyne

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Time Worker to join a Childrens Services team within a Local Authority. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Overview: The successful candidate will support supervised family time between children and their family members while ensuring a safe, positive, and child centred environment. This role focuses on promoting high quality interactions, safeguarding children, and providing clear written observations to support ongoing care planning. Main Duties: * Supervise family time sessions in a safe and supportive setting * Record clear, objective observations to assist social work assessments * Develop session plans that meet each child’s individual needs * Promote positive engagement and model appropriate parenting approaches * Ensure the emotional and physical safety of children at all times * Provide written reports to Social Workers in a timely manner * Transport children to and from family time sessions...

We’re working with a leading Drug and Alcohol Charity who are looking for an experienced Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals involved in the criminal justice system who are struggling with substance misuse. Key Responsibilities: * Work directly with clients in custody and the community to support recovery from drug and alcohol misuse. * Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop recovery plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions. * Liaise with Probation, Police, Prisons, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to care. * Support harm reduction initiatives and promote safer substance use practices. * Maintain accurate case notes and ensure all safeguarding concerns are appropriately managed. * Motivate and empower service users to engage in treatment and achieve positive outcomes. Requirements: *...

We’re currently working with a respected Drug and Alcohol Charity who are looking for an experienced Recovery Coordinator to join their Opiate and Non-Opiate Team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting people affected by substance misuse to achieve recovery and positive lifestyle change. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of service users with opiate and non-opiate dependencies. * Complete comprehensive assessments and create person-centred recovery plans. * Deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions to support behaviour change. * Promote harm reduction, relapse prevention, and engagement in treatment services. * Work closely with clinical and psychosocial teams to provide holistic support. * Maintain accurate case notes and ensure all safeguarding responsibilities are met. Requirements: * Previous experience working within drug and alcohol services. * Strong...

Assertive Engagement Outreach Worker – Newcastle £16-£18 per hour | 12 month contract | Full-time | Drug & Alcohol Support Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you thrive in dynamic, community-based roles where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for an Assertive Engagement Outreach Worker to join a dedicated Drug & Alcohol service in Newcastle. This is a hands-on role, working directly with individuals experiencing substance misuse, homelessness, and complex needs. Your mission? To engage, support, and empower people to access the services they need. What You’ll Be Doing: ✔️ Conducting outreach work in the community—identifying and engaging individuals who may not be accessing support ✔️ Providing harm reduction advice and brief interventions to promote safer substance use and improved well-being ✔️ Building trusting relationships with hard-to-reach individuals, offering...

Belmont Recruitment is seeking experienced Substance Misuse Coordinators to join a respected private charity in Newcastle on a contract basis. You'll engage, assess, and provide brief interventions to service users with substance misuse needs, collaborating with council staff, Rough Sleeper Initiative and Housing First Dual Diagnosis Practitioners, police, and homeless outreach workers. Your role includes actively outreaching to homeless individuals, offering advice, information, advocacy, and support, and using a multidisciplinary approach to build trust and increase service engagement. You'll manage a small caseload, keep service users informed of available services, involve them in developing recovery plans, and facilitate access to clinical, psychosocial, health, housing interventions, and other community services Role Details: * Hourly Rate: £20 * Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday * Contract Duration: Minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of...

Children's Social Worker - South Tyneside Council Role: Social Worker - Children's Social Care Location: Town Hall, South Tyneside (NE33 2RL) Pay: £28.29 per hour About the Role: As a Social Worker, you will manage an agreed caseload under the guidance of a Practice Manager, with support from a Senior Social Worker. You'll work with children subject to Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, PLO and public law proceedings, and children in care through to permanence planning. Current average caseload: 16 children Requirements: Qualified Social Worker (Social Care Qualified) Experience in Children's Social CareThis is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact on children's lives in South Tyneside. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment...

Assessment Social Worker (Children's Services) North Tyneside Council Up to £31ph North Tyneside Council is seeking a highly skilled Social Worker to join our dedicated team. If you are an experienced and dynamic professional committed to safeguarding children and empowering families, we want to hear from you. We are offering a highly attractive pay rate of Up to £31 per hour. The Role You will play a crucial role in our Children's Services, completing initial contact and in-depth assessments for young people and their families. Your work will focus on assessment, risk analysis, and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities: * Undertake robust and timely assessments (including Section 17 and Section 47) for children and young people. * Establish effective working relationships with children, young people, and their families. * Analyse complex information to make sound, child-focused recommendations. * Develop clear, measurable, and outcome-focused plans. * Work...

Job Opportunity: Child and Family Worker  Service Area: Children’s Social Care  Contract: January 2026 – October 2026, with possibility of extension Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 Location: Sunderland, SR3 4EN Our client works passionately to improve the lives of children, young people and families across the city. They are committed to providing high-quality social care, early help and education services that help children thrive. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Child and Family Worker to support children, young people and families, helping to ensure their safety and wellbeing. In this role, you will: Provide support and interventions to help children stay safely at home where possible. Contribute to alternative care planning when children cannot remain at home. Facilitate and supervise family time between cared-for children and their families, ensuring safe, meaningful and positive sessions. Work alongside social workers on Child Protection (CP), Child in...

Role: Social Worker – Non case holding Assessment Team Department: Children’s Services, Durham County Council Location: Durham Purpose of Role Social Personnel is advertising a Social Worker role for Durham County Council. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to undertake bespoke pieces of work within Children’s Services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments that inform safeguarding and care planning for children and families. Key Responsibilities * Complete a range of specialist assessments including: * Pre-Birth Assessments * Parenting Assessments * Children and Family Assessments * Undertake additional assessments as identified by the manager. * Provide clear, evidence-based reports to support decision-making and care planning. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure effective outcomes for children and families. * Manage allocated pieces of work within the South of County...

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Recovery Worker to join the Alcohol Team at a respected private charity in Durham. About the Role: As a Recovery Worker, you’ll provide comprehensive support to clients with alcohol dependency, guiding them through their recovery journey. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, offering tailored interventions and promoting harm reduction strategies to help clients achieve lasting change. Your key responsibilities will include: * Managing a caseload of clients with alcohol dependency, developing person-centred recovery plans. * Conducting assessments to identify client needs, risks, and goals. * Delivering harm reduction advice and structured interventions, including relapse prevention. * Facilitating one-to-one and group recovery sessions. * Liaising with external services to ensure seamless care coordination. What You’ll Need: * Enhanced DBS clearance (essential). * Experience working with...

Role: Social Worker – Child Protection Team Department: Children’s Social Care, Stockton-on-Tees Council Location: Stockton-on-Tees Purpose of Role * To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at risk of significant harm. * To undertake statutory child protection investigations and assessments in line with legislation and council procedures. * To ensure timely, effective interventions that protect children and support families. Key Responsibilities * Carry out child protection enquiries under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. * Undertake assessments of children and families, identifying risks and protective factors. * Develop and implement child protection plans in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals. * Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, and statutory reviews. * Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with council policies and safeguarding standards....

Social Worker - Through Care (Non-Case Holding Role) We are looking for two skilled and motivated Social Worker to join our Permanence Team in a non-case holding capacity, focusing on progressing discharge of care orders and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This role is central to achieving timely permanence for children and young people, ensuring stability and security within their family networks. Key Responsibilities: * Drive the progression of discharge of care orders and SGO conversions in line with statutory requirements and best practice. * Work collaboratively with case-holding social workers, legal teams, and partner agencies to remove barriers and expedite permanence planning. * Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical support to families and carers throughout the process. * Contribute to assessments, court documentation, and decision-making panels as required. * Monitor progress and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance and quality outcomes....

Role: Social Worker – Child Protection Team Department: Children’s Social Care, Middlesbrough Council Location: Middlesbrough Purpose of Role * To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at risk of significant harm. * To undertake statutory child protection investigations and assessments in line with legislation and council procedures. * To ensure timely, effective interventions that protect children and support families. Key Responsibilities * Carry out child protection enquiries under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. * Undertake assessments of children and families, identifying risks and protective factors. * Develop and implement child protection plans in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals. * Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, and statutory reviews. * Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with council policies and safeguarding standards. *...

Role: Social Worker – MACH Team Department: Children’s Social Care, Middlesbrough Council Location: Middlesbrough Purpose of Role • To act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised about children and families in Middlesbrough. • To provide timely screening, triage, and decision-making in partnership with multi-agency colleagues. • To ensure children and young people receive the right level of support and intervention at the earliest opportunity. Key Responsibilities • Receive and assess referrals regarding children at risk of harm or in need of support. • Work collaboratively with partner agencies (police, health, education, voluntary sector) to share information and make joint decisions. • Apply thresholds for intervention consistently, ensuring proportionate responses. • Record and maintain accurate case notes and decisions in line with council policies. • Contribute to safeguarding strategy discussions and attend multi-agency meetings. • Promote early help...