Experienced Social Worker(s)
North Tyneside Council – Adult Mental Health Social WorkTeam
We’re looking for two experienced Social Worker who believe in people.
Someone who can hold risk and complexity, while still seeing the person - their strengths, hopes, and possibility.
At North Tyneside, we are committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice. We work alongside people experiencing mental health difficulties and/or challenges with substance use, supporting them to live meaningful, independent lives within their communities.
We are continuing to evolve how we respond—focusing on early intervention, prevention, and relationship-based work—to improve outcomes for residents and their families or carers.
The Role
This is a role for an experienced social worker who is confident, reflective, and values relationship-based social work.
You will:
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Work alongside individuals to understand what matters to them
- Apply strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches
- Navigate complexity with professionalism and curiosity
- Use legislation thoughtfully to uphold rights, safety, and autonomy
- Balance risk while promoting independence and positive risk-taking
- Contribute to a culture of reflective practice and shared learning
This is a challenging and deeply rewarding role, where your practice can make a real difference and help shape someone’s life.
How Our Team Works
Our service is built around two connected areas of practice, giving you the opportunity to work across different types of intervention:
Support is provided by a Team Manager, along with an Assistant Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner in each area.
Initial Response Hub (IRH)
A busy and fast-paced part of the service where clear decision making and proportionate responses are essential. In this role you will:
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Respond to all new requests and undertake initial assessments
- Offer timely advice, information, and support
- Promote wellbeing and help prevent escalation or crisis
- Respond to safeguarding concerns with professional curiosity in a timely manner
- Make decisions that can help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or delays
This is about early help, proportionate responses, and doing what matters—quickly and well. Shared decision-making and support are built in daily
Long-Term Work
Where relationships and continuity of support are central:
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Strengths-based assessments, reassessments, and reviews which are person centred
- Supporting people with enduring and complex mental health needs to have a voice, and supporting access to the right services at the right time
- Court of Protection work, Tribunal Hearing, Court Reports
- Section 117 aftercare discharge planning and reviews
- Working alongside people over time to support sustainable change
This is about depth, trust, and supporting people to move forward at their own pace and enabling access to services and inclusion. Caseloads are reviewed using a Caseload Management Tool with opportunities to co-work and learn from each other.
Working Together
You will be part of a wider system, working closely with:
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CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
- North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
- Housing
- Voluntary and Community Resources
Our approach is collaborative and holistic—we recognise that no single service holds all the answers.
Your Practice
Your work will be rooted in strong social work values and informed by:
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Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Mental Health Act 1983;2007
- Human Rights Act 1998
But more importantly, it will be shaped by professional judgement, ethical thinking, and compassion.
We use a Ways to Wellbeing Conversation approach, supporting flexible, responsive and evidence-informed interventions.
What You Can Expect From Us
We know that to practise well, you need to feel supported.
We offer:
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Regular, reflective supervision and group supervision
- A leadership team that knows you and values your voice and contributions
- Hybrid working
- “Stop the Clock” days for protected admin time and use of technology
- Access to meaningful learning and development opportunities
- A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and ways to increase psychological safety
We are proud to be in the Top 5 Social Work Employers (2024)—but more importantly, we are proud of the way we support each other every day.
Views of colleagues within the team:
“I feel trusted to do my job and supported when things are difficult.”
“There’s a real sense that people care—about the work and about each other.”
“It’s challenging, but in a way that helps you grow.”
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.
Contact:
For a confidential informal discussion, please contact Danielle Marley, Assistant Team Manager or Anne-Marie Roche, Team Manager - Mental Health Social Work and Mental Health Reablement Team on 0191 643 7352
We anticipate interviews within 2 weeks of the closing date
DBS Statement
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A DBS Check will be required for this post
- 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.
Why North Tyneside Council?
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.
Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050
We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.
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