Durham County Council is looking for a Social Worker. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Spennymoor., with hybrid working, paying £36,581 to £40,444 a year. Applications close on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
About the role
Children’s services teams work with children, young people and families to keep them safe and help them thrive, from early help and family support through to child protection, fostering and care leavers. Social work roles in this area are registered with the professional regulator, and councils typically offer supervision, protected caseloads and continuing professional development.
About Durham County Council
Durham County Council is the unitary authority for County Durham, created in 2009 when the former county and district councils were combined. It serves Durham, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Stanley, Seaham, Peterlee, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor and Barnard Castle, along with many former mining villages, and provides all local council services.
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working
How to apply
You apply directly with Durham County Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 10 November 2026.
