Social Care Practitioner, 22.5hpw (over 3 days) (Let's Talk Team)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

South Tyneside Council invites applications for a Social Care Practitioner in the Let’s Talk Team. This 22.5 hour per week, over 3 days, Fixed Term Contract 18 months offers a values‑driven role supporting adults, carers and families to live healthy, independent lives.

You will conduct strengths‑based conversations, assessments and support planning, working with Social Workers and health professionals to promote independence and well‑being, while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Undertake strengths‑based conversations and assess needs.
• Assist with support planning and goal setting.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths‑based conversations, assessments and support planning.
• Work collaboratively with people to identify goals and achieve outcomes.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and choice.
• Complete intervention work to prevent, reduce or delay ongoing support.
• Support carers and recognise their valuable contribution.
• Work with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and partner agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and decision‑making.
• Utilise community resources and local networks to support people.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to high‑quality practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

Social Care Practitioner, 22.5hpw (over 3 days) (Adult Social Care, Let's Talk Team)

£28,143 to £34,811 pa (Bar at £29,542 & £32,046 pa)

Fixed Term Contract for 18 months

Make a Difference from the First Conversation

Our Adults and Integrated Care Service supports adults, carers and families to live healthy, independent and fulfilling lives. We are committed to helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them through early intervention, prevention and strengths‑based practice.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Social Care Practitioners to join our busy and supportive Let's Talk Team, the front door to Adult Social Care in South Tyneside.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is transforming the way support is delivered, placing prevention, wellbeing and community solutions at the heart of practice. We work alongside people as experts in their own lives, helping them identify their strengths, aspirations and support networks to achieve positive outcomes and maintain independence.

About the Team

The Let's Talk Team is often the first point of contact for adults, carers and professionals seeking support from Adult Social Care. Our focus is on having meaningful conversations that help people identify what matters most to them and explore practical solutions that build on their strengths, relationships and community connections.

We are committed to:

• Promoting wellbeing, independence and resilience.
• Preventing, reducing and delaying the need for formal care and support.
• Supporting people to make informed choices and remain in control of their lives.
• Connecting people with local services, resources and community assets.
• Delivering person‑centred, strengths‑based interventions that achieve meaningful outcomes.

The Role

As a Social Care Practitioner, you will work directly with adults, carers and families across South Tyneside, delivering timely and outcome‑focused interventions.

You will:

• Undertake strengths‑based conversations, assessments and support planning.
• Work collaboratively with people to identify goals and achieve outcomes.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and choice.
• Complete intervention work to prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support.
• Support carers and recognise their valuable contribution.
• Work alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding activity, risk management and proportionate decision‑making.
• Utilise community resources, assistive technology, prevention services and local networks to support people creatively and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to high‑quality practice.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will need excellent communication skills, sound professional judgement and a genuine passion for helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join Adult Social Care in South Tyneside as we continue to develop a modern, prevention‑focused service.

Our latest employee survey shows that our PROUD values are more than words. Colleagues describe South Tyneside as a place that:

Offers excellent support and development opportunities.

Encourages staff to have a voice and contribute ideas.

Is committed to making a positive difference for residents.

With 92% of colleagues saying our values are relevant to their role and 96% saying their manager demonstrates them, we’re proud of the positive culture we’re continuing to build.

Join Us

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:

Smia Yasin, Assistant Team Manager on [phone], [e-mail]

or; Ann-Maria Mitchell, Team Manager on [phone], [e-mail]

We offer an excellent benefits package, and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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.

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Closing date: Noon, 8 November 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 16 November 2026