North Tyneside Children’s Social Care is considered to be Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. We want the best for our children and families, and would encourage you to join us in our commitment to continuously deliver the services that make a difference to children and young people. Ofsted stated in January 2025 that
“An unquestionable strength in North Tyneside is that leaders have created a culture where social workers can safely practice and do their best for children. This authentic approach by leaders and valued investment in the workforce mean that staff want to stay and make a positive difference to children’s lives”
We are currently looking for social workers at all stages in their career to join our Social Work Assessment Teams and our Safe and Supported Teams, and to join Teams that provide “high quality services that improve their (children and families) lives”.
The Social Work Assessment Teams work with children and families from the point of referral, working with families to complete Single Assessments and progressing involvement to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection enquiries where required. The Social Work Assessment Teams also work with Children in our Care until the first Child in our Care Review.
We want the best for children, young people and families and we know to achieve this we have to provide the best for our staff.
Safeguarding intervention is challenging and we want to make sure our staff feel safe in their practice. We offer small supportive team structure, where you benefit from a high level of practice guidance and oversight. In our 2024 Health Check, 100% of colleagues told us that they felt their line manager cared about their welfare. We encourage peer support from your team. You will have access to regular group supervision. Senior managers are visible and accessible so you know you are never alone in the work that you do with children, young people and families.
We have a range of resources and support in place to ensure our staff have a healthy work life balance. These include flexible and agile working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement and access to fantastic money saving offers across the region. We engage our staff in a range of clinical support opportunities including counselling and Schwartz rounds to combat the emotional strains of the day job. We are committed to continuing to develop this offer and responding to the needs of our teams.
The 2024 Health Check reported that 95% of colleagues feel that North Tyneside promotes a learning culture. We are committed to supporting the development opportunities of our teams and have an extensive in-house training offer as well as access to regional HEI post qualification courses and national learning opportunities. The practice model used in North Tyneside is Signs of Safety, and you will be supported in developing and using this approach. You will receive regular high quality reflective supervision that focuses on case management as well as your own professional development.
We listen to our colleagues and promote various opportunities for leaders to hear your voice. These include regular Children’s Services Health Check and consultation opportunities on the things that matter to you and your work.
Our staff tell us they are happy working with us. 100% of staff in our recent staff Health Check told us they make a significant contribution to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. 94% of our staff told us they would recommend working for North Tyneside Children’s Services to their friends. So isn’t it time you had a look!
You will be a qualified social worker with experience in statutory social work in one or more of the following areas: child in need plans, child protection assessments and plans, and children in the care of the local authority. You will have experience of working in partnership – with children, their family and wider networks, and professional colleagues across education, health, police and the voluntary sector.
It is important that you have excellent written skills, and are proficient in using IT. We will provide you with devices and equipment that promotes flexibility in how you work, and training in LCS, our electronic child record system.
In addition to the above unique benefits you will also receive the following local authority benefits:
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an attractive annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service
- annual pay increments up to the top of your salary grade
- an enhanced sick pay scheme
- flexible working
- automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- childcare vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- access to occupational health services
- access to our Learning Pool for extensive training and development opportunities
Please be advised that this position will require an enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
If you would like further information, please contact:
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Dawn Howell, Service Manager for enquires about the Social Work Assessment Team posts ([email protected], 0191 643 7992)
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.
To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
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