Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join Adult Social CarePoint. This is a friendly and supportive team committed to person‑centred practice, promoting independence, wellbeing and choice.

Adult Social CarePoint is the first point of contact for adult social care in Newcastle. This is an exciting time to join our team as we implement new ways of working to provide the best outcomes for people.

Your role will include responding to crisis/ emergency situations, completing strength‑based Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments, providing advice and information often in challenging situations. You will assist to prevent the need for long‑term support and promote independence, working alongside a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals. The role requires you to be flexible, adapt quickly and have the ability to make sound judgements, often in an emergency.

The applicant should have a relevant social work qualification, such as a degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, and must have current Social Work England registration.

Regular professional support, supervision and appraisal will be provided by the Team Manager.

In addition, you will receive:

• A dedicated two‑week induction
• Generous annual leave in addition to bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave
• Access to ASYE and PQ Postgraduate Framework
• Access to a generous defined pension scheme
• Access to mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives including a well‑being telephone line

Hybrid working on a rota basis including a mix of office base and home working is currently available.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the relevant barred list(s).

It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Apply online at , select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form, please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jill Griffiths or Joe Virtue, Team Managers on .