Social Worker(s) - Neighbourhood Teams, Hospital Discharge Team, Let's Talk Team and Learning D[...]

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking Social Workers for its various teams including Neighbourhood Teams and Hospital Discharge Team. This role offers a salary between £37,280 and £45,091 per annum, with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Ideal candidates are passionate about person-led practice and possess strong safeguarding skills.

Benefits

Excellent training and career progression opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working

Regular supervision and reflective practice opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about strengths-based, person-led practice.
• Skilled in safeguarding and risk management.
• Ready to embrace change and contribute to service development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, strengths-based support to adults in the community.
• Support timely, safe discharges from hospital.
• Provide early interventions and respond to urgent situations with compassion.

Skills

Advanced assessment and safeguarding skills

Experience in risk management and empowerment strategies

Court of protection experience

Expertise in early help and preventative care

Confidence in crisis response

Strong relationship building

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker(s) – Neighbourhood Teams, Hospital Discharge Team, Let’s Talk Team and Learning Disability Team

Adult Social Care and Commissioning, South Tyneside

£37,280 - £45,091 pa Career Grade (Bar at £39,152, £40,777 and £42,839)

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 Teams – Make a Real Difference Every Day

Following exciting changes in our services and staff progression, we’re recruiting to permanent and fixed term social work vacancies.

Whether you\u2019re 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\u2019ll gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships, and develop skills that truly matter.

Each team offers a unique path to grow your career, expand your knowledge, and make a lasting difference. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Let\u2019s talk about where you fit best.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that\u2019s 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\u2019ll assess complex needs, manage risk, and empower individuals to live safely and well. Build strong local networks and become a trusted presence in people\u2019s 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

Hospital Discharge Team

Be the bridge between hospital and home. Support timely, safe, and person-centred discharges from hospital. Collaborate with health professionals, families, and community services to create tailored plans that promote recovery and independence.

• Experience of working alongside allied professionals
• Deep understanding of discharge planning and integrated care
• Skills in multi-disciplinary teamwork and complex decision-making
• The satisfaction of helping people return home safely and confidently
• Developing proportionate and timely assessment skills

Let\u2019s Talk Team

Be the first voice of support. Work with a varied team of responders, advisors, social workers, occupational therapists and community partners to prevent, reduce, and delay care needs. You\u2019ll provide early interventions, promote independence, and respond to urgent situations with compassion and clarity.

• Expertise in early help and preventative care
• Confidence in crisis response and solution-focused conversations
• A chance to shape outcomes before needs escalate
• Experience of short-term intervention and case management
• Developing skills in positive risk taking and balancing the right to autonomy

Learning Disability Team

Empower individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. You will work collaboratively to identify outcomes, develop support plans and promote inclusion and wellbeing.

Living Better Lives Strategy

South Tyneside Council’s Living Better Lives Strategy (2022–2026) sets out a bold vision for adult social care. It is 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\u2019s central to delivering high-quality care

Why Join South Tyneside?

We\u2019re proud of our strong PROUD values, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a Social Worker here, you\u2019ll 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.

Informal discussions about this post may be made with: Kadria Kassim CARE Team Manager, Emma Manson Hospital Discharge Team Manager, Ann-Maria Mitchell Let’s Talk Team Manager, and Kirsty Rowe Learning Disability Team Manager. Contact details are provided in the original notice.

We offer an excellent benefits package. For more information, please visit the South Tyneside Council careers page.

Safeguarding South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

For posts where there is a requirement to 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 medically exempt) as a condition of employment.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Privacy notice: To view our privacy notice, please visit the council website.

Apply now and be part of something exciting in South Tyneside. Your next chapter starts here.

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Closing date: Noon, 7 November 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing 17 November 2025