Social Worker (CARE Team)
South Tyneside CouncilAdult Social Care and Commissioning, South Tyneside, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (permanent, full time) with South Tyneside Council based in Adult Social Care and Commissioning, South Tyneside. The advertised salary is £37,280 - £45,091 pa Career Grade (Bar at £39,152 £40,777 and £42,839) depending on experience. Applications close on 4 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Social Worker (CARE Team)
(Adult Social Care and Commissioning, South Tyneside)
Salary Range £37,280 - £45,091 pa Career Grade (Bar at £39,152, £40,777 and £42,839) depending on experience
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 – 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’s 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.
- 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
Living Better Lives Strategy
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.
- 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
Why Join South Tyneside?
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
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking Social Workers registered with Social Work England who are:
- 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.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Kadria Kassim, CARE Team Manager, (0191) 424 7357.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants
Apply now and be part of something exciting in South Tyneside. Your next chapter starts here.
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Previous Applicants need not apply.
Closing date: Noon, 4 September 2026
Interviews will take place on 23 September 2026
How this role compares
We hold 350 council vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £33,699. This role pays more than about 61% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 555 of them in North East.
You have 5 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
South Tyneside Council has 40 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
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