Trauma-Informed Social Worker: Growth, Impact & Support

North East Combined Authority; North Tyneside; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tyneside Council invites applications for a Social Worker vacancy within Adult Social Care. The redesign spans Assessment and Support Planning, CORE, and Review teams, matching staff to skills to ensure effective support.

We emphasise trauma-informed, strengths-based and systemic approaches, with opportunities for ongoing development and progression. We support newly qualified social workers via AYSE and provide structured progression to senior levels, backed by coaching and professional

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving in complex caseloads.
• Trauma-informed practice across diverse adult groups.
• Ability to apply systemic thinking to service delivery.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults including older adults and younger adults with disabilities to assess needs and plan care.
• Contribute to short-term and long-term support planning and risk management.
• Collaborate with Assessment, CORE and Review teams to match cases to appropriate workload.
• Utilise AI-assisted documentation to streamline case notes and save time.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in progression pathways.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Trauma-informed practice

Systemic approaches

Legal literacy

Job description

North Tyneside Council invites applications for a Social Worker vacancy within Adult Social Care. The redesign spans Assessment and Support Planning, CORE, and Review teams, matching staff to skills to ensure effective support.

We emphasise trauma-informed, strengths-based and systemic approaches, with opportunities for ongoing development and progression. We support newly qualified social workers via AYSE and provide structured progression to senior levels, backed by coaching and professional