Social Worker, Community Health

Are you passionate about empowering adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives?

At North Tyneside Council, we listen, we care, and we are ambitious for our residents and colleagues. We are seeking a Social Worker to join our Adult Learning Disability Team, to help us deliver on our vision to make North Tyneside a great place to live, work and thrive.

• We are proud of our positive culture and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Rated Good by CQC and ranked 2nd nationally for social worker satisfaction.
• Access to innovative tools and a supportive environment that values reflective practice.
• Career progression through structured frameworks, post‑qualifying training, and leadership development.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

• We listen – to our residents and colleagues, ensuring everyone has a voice.
• We care – for our community and each other, treating everyone with respect.
• We are ambitious – always striving to do things better and support professional growth.
• We deliver value – using resources wisely to make a real difference.

If you share our values and want to make a lasting impact, apply today and be part of a team that truly changes lives.

You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. We will consider applications from ASYE to progressed social worker level. You should have a commitment to strengths‑based, outcome‑focused, person‑centred practice; a passion for safeguarding and promoting independence; and excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:

Gemma Breakingbury – Team Manager
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Or,

Ian Lane – Team Manager
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The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.

Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be given full consideration.

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well‑being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we’re crafting a workplace that’s built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

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