Social Worker x2; CARE Team

Key Skills

• Advanced assessment and safeguarding skills
• Experience in risk management and empowerment strategies
• Court of protection experience
• A deep sense of purpose through long‑term community impact
• A stable and established team, passionate about strengths‑based, person‑led practice
• Skilled in safeguarding and risk management
• Confident working across agencies and building strong relationships
• Ready to embrace change and contribute to service development

Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, this is your chance to grow, lead and thrive in a service that's going places.

South Tyneside Council is on an exciting journey of transformation – and we want Social Workers like you to be part of it. Join our Adult Social Care Team and make a real difference every day.

Following exciting changes in our services and staff progression, we’re recruiting to permanent social work vacancies. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to deepen your experience in adult social care, we offer dynamic roles that will challenge, inspire, and empower you. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, build meaningful relationships, and develop skills that truly matter. The CARE Team offers a unique path to grow your career, expand your knowledge, and make a lasting difference.

This is your opportunity to join a forward‑thinking local authority that is investing in its people, its services, and its communities.

CARE Team (Complex, Assessment, Risk, Empowerment) – Be the advocate for independence. Deliver holistic, strengths‑based support to adults in the community. You’ll assess complex needs, manage risk, and empower individuals to live safely and well. Build strong local networks and become a trusted presence in people’s lives.

As part of our transformation, South Tyneside Council’s Living Better Lives Strategy (2022‑2026) sets out a bold vision for adult social care. It’s about enabling people to live well, independently, and with dignity in the place they call home. The strategy focuses on:

• Strengths‑based, person‑led approaches that empower individuals to shape their own support
• Inclusive, community‑driven services that foster connection and wellbeing
• Co‑production and collaboration with people who draw on care and support, their families, and professionals
• A skilled, supported workforce that’s central to delivering high‑quality care

We’re proud of our strong PROUD values, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. As a Social Worker here, you’ll be empowered to make a real difference every day.

• Work with multi‑disciplinary teams that put people at the heart of everything we do
• Access excellent training, CPD, and career progression opportunities
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working to support your work‑life balance
• Be supported through regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
• Help shape services that are responsive, innovative, and inclusive