Are you a passionate and motivated Social Worker looking for a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people, carers and their families?

North Tyneside Council is establishing an exciting new Transitions Team to support young people in their transition to Adult Social Care. The team will play a pivotal role in ensuring young people who may have care and support needs under the Care Act 2014, or who have acquired eligibility under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983, experience a seamless, well-planned and person-centred transition into adulthood.

This is a rare opportunity to join a new service at the very beginning of its journey, helping to shape its culture, influence its development and create lasting improvements for young people, carers and families across North Tyneside.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the Transitions Team, you will work with young people aged 14 to 25, supporting them to prepare for adulthood and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. You will build meaningful relationships with young people, their families and carers, taking a strengths-based and person-centred approach to assessment, planning and intervention.

You will support young people with a wide range of needs and experiences, including those with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, sensory impairments or a mixture of the above. Through effective assessment and planning, you will help young people understand their options, build independence, develop resilience and access the right support at the right time.

The role offers a diverse and rewarding caseload, providing opportunities to undertake assessments, develop outcome-focused support plans, contribute to transition planning from an early stage and ensure statutory responsibilities are met, whilst most importantly maintaining a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for each young person.

Successful transitions rely upon effective partnership working. Within this role you will work collaboratively with Children’s Social Care, Adult Social Care, Education, Health, Commissioning and Housing to ensure a holistic approach. Your work will help young people, carers and their families navigate what can often be a complex period of change, by reducing uncertainty and ensuring they feel supported, informed and empowered throughout their transition journey.

If you are ambitious, motivated and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new and make a genuine impact.

Join North Tyneside's new Transitions Team and help us create a future where every young person is supported to thrive, achieve their aspirations and make a successful transition into adulthood.

Contact:  

For an informal conversation regarding this vacancy please contact:  

Kayleigh Davidson (Senior Manager – Transitions, CHC and S117)

Email: kayleigh.davidson@northtyneside.gov.uk

Telephone: 0191 643 7885

DBS Statement 

• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure 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. 

To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here. 

Applying

To view more information about the role and view the Job Description please click "Apply" you will be taken to the North Tyneside Careers Portal.

Learn More 

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