Thank you for taking the time to consider applying to be a social worker in North Tyneside Council’s Children’s Services.
This is an exciting time for you as you begin your social work career and it’s important that you understand our culture, values and approach to Social Care so you are able to make the right role, in an organisation that truly matches your values and expectations.
We have created some informative material for you, which will talk you through:
- North Tyneside Council as an employer,
- Children’s Services at North Tyneside Council,
- Newly Qualified Social Workers at North Tyneside Council.
“We have worked and continue to work hard to ensure that our children’s social care colleagues feel they are part of a service with one clear aim; to improve the lives of children and their families living in North Tyneside and to keep them safe. That is why I am passionate about coming to work every day and I do hope you will want to be a part of that too.”
Mary Connor
Assistant Director Safeguarding and Children’s Services Children’s Services
Why North Tyneside as a Newly Qualified Social Worker?
Our Council is a great place for any NQSW to begin their rewarding career. Not only do we have a fully comprehensive ‘Assessed and Supported Year of Employment’ (ASYE) programme, but we also have a wealth of additional support and development opportunities too support you within your first year and beyond, allowing us to continuously growing a strong, resilient and happy team of social workers. This includes:
- Access to wellbeing support dedicated to Social Care colleagues,
- 24/7 access to online platform, Learning Pool, with access to learning, support, wellbeing and development resource,
- Staff Network Groups, where there is true inclusivity and equity in the way we work and how we interact with each other,
- Regular colleague engagement through 121s, team meetings, forums and surveys.
Testimonials
But why take it from us, here's what our colleagues have to say about working with us.
“We are not just a number; our skills are recognised and areas for development are developed by the bespoke training opportunities on offer. I believe I will work for North Tyneside Council until I retire.”
John Mulroy
Newly qualified social worker (graduated 2022)
"The senior leadership team are committed to our ongoing development and in my experience have supported me to learn and gain experience in the areas of Social Work practice that ignites the fire inside of me!”
Demi Sherman
Social Worker in our 14+ team
With 90% of our colleagues recommending North Tyneside Children’s Services to their friends and family who currently work for other agencies or authorities…why wouldn’t you start your career at North Tyneside Council?
For more information about Newly Qualified Social Worker roles with us please see our bespoke Candidate Information Packs.
Find out more
If you want to know more about our team and the support we offer, you will find our candidate information pack below.
