Adult Social Care Specialist

19 hours ago


South Shields, South Tyneside, United Kingdom South Tyneside Council Full time
About Us

We are pleased to advertise a role within our Adult Social Care department at South Tyneside Council.

Social Care Practitioners are based in teams across Adult Social Care with qualified professionals and Managers, working with adults who have care and support needs.

The Role

This position involves building strong relationships with adults, their families, and carers to understand their strengths and goals.

Using creative thinking, knowledge of the community, partnerships, and services, you will help adults achieve their objectives for a safe, happy, healthy life.

  1. Developing relationships with adults, families, and support networks to identify strengths and design ways to achieve their goals using our approach.
  2. Conducting visits to meet with adults face-to-face, exploring various locations within the borough and occasionally beyond.
  3. Being curious and asking questions to identify potential risks that need consideration and addressing.
  4. Maintaining a commitment to keeping adults safe where risks are identified, aligning with Making Safeguarding Personal.

This is an opportunity to develop a career in Adult Social Care. We welcome applications from individuals with care experience and relevant qualifications (e.g., Health and Social Care L2 or L3) or those embarking on a career in Adult Social Care and demonstrating significant motivation for this sector.

We offer an excellent benefits package and the chance to expand your professional qualifications to support future progression. The salary for this position is £26,409-£32,654 per annum, with a career grade bar at £27,711 and £30,060 per annum.



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