Social Worker
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon TyneView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£37,563 to £46,579
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
23 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Newcastle City Council is looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker to join our Learning Disability and Autism Team within Adult Social Care.
You will receive a warm welcome into a friendly, experienced and supportive team that is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for adults with a learning disability and/or autism across Newcastle.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Social Worker who shares our commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
Working within the Learning Disability and Autism Team, you will have the opportunity to undertake varied and interesting social work with adults, their families and carers.
Our approach is strengths-based, focusing on what matters to people, their individual strengths and the support available within their families, communities and wider networks.
- Completing strengths-based assessments and reviews.
- Developing creative and person-centred support plans that promote independence and positive outcomes.
- Working closely with adults, families, carers, providers, health colleagues and other partner agencies.
- Undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and best-interest decision-making.
- Supporting people through complex changes in their lives, including changes to accommodation and care and support arrangements.
- Undertaking safeguarding work that supports adults to be safe while promoting choice, independence and control.
- Contributing to Court of Protection work where required and ensuring people's rights are upheld.
- Working collaboratively across services to achieve joined-up and sustainable outcomes.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about social work and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of adults with a learning disability and/or autism.
You will need to be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and hold a relevant Social Work qualification such as a Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW or CSS.
- Has a strong social work value base and is committed to person-centred and strengths-based practice.
- Can develop positive relationships with adults, families, carers and professionals.
- Is confident in balancing people's rights, choices, independence and safety.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team and wider multi-agency network.
- Brings enthusiasm, curiosity and sound professional judgement to complex situations.
- Is committed to continuing to learn, develop and progress within social work.
Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers. Those eligible will be immediately enrolled onto the ASYE programme.
What we can offer you
We recognise that social work within Learning Disability and Autism services can be complex and challenging, and we are committed to ensuring our Social Workers feel well supported in their practice.
Joining the team will give you access to:
- Excellent legal and management support, particularly when dealing with complex practice, Mental Capacity Act and Court of Protection work.
- Regular one-to-one supervision with a Team Manager, alongside group supervision and regular team meetings.
- A friendly and experienced team where professional discussion, shared learning and collaborative working are actively encouraged.
- Opportunities for further specialist training and development, allowing you to build your knowledge and expertise in Learning Disability and Autism social work.
- Opportunities for career development and progression, whether you are beginning your social work career or are an experienced practitioner looking for your next challenge.
- Agile and flexible working, allowing you to balance time in the office, in the community and working remotely.
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant and welcoming city, based in modern office accommodation alongside the flexibility offered through agile working.
- Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to take flexi leave.
- Maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Training, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Most importantly, you will be joining a team where good social work is valued, where you will have support when managing complex situations and where we want our Social Workers to develop their skills, progress and build their careers with us.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Want to know more?
If you are considering applying and would like an informal conversation about the role, the team or what it is like to work within Newcastle's Learning Disability and Autism Team, please contact:
Gillian Greenfield or Stuart Sewell, Team Managers on 0191 278 8100
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.
Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
Attachments
- JD - Social Worker (Unprogressed).pdf
- JD - Social Worker (Progressed).pdf
- Person Specification (SW) LDA .pdf
- Recruitment Pack (Standalone).pdf
How to apply
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Provenance
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LG Jobs
First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
11 November 2026
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