What is Adult Social Care
Adult social care supports people who are vulnerable or at risk, by providing personal and practical support to help them live their lives independently.
Become a Care Worker
A career in adult social care is a role to be proud of. All you need to start are your natural
qualities and enthusiasm, there’s training for everything else!
Supporting Care Workers
Our hub for resources, guidance, training and events for the support of care professionals. We want to ensure our workforce is supported to deliver the highest quality care and support.
Who we are and what we do
The Care Academy is a partnership between all care providers in North Tyneside including the local authority, the NHS, social care providers, the voluntary sector and local schools and colleges.
Care providers in North Tyneside support people aged 18 years or over who are vulnerable or at risk. This includes older people and people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and those with mental health needs.
Change someone’s life
Could you help to brighten up the lives of our most vulnerable residents? A career in care is a role to be proud of.
Working in adult social care is a meaningful career where you get to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
The opportunities available for care workers range from full-time roles ? to just a few hours a week, with added flexibility to suit you.
You will be joining a passionate team, who provide a lifeline service that helps our residents to live their best life possible .
Get into Care training course
āGet Into Social Careā is a short introductory course delivered by North Tyneside Councilās employment and skills service.
On the five-day course you’ll receive expert training, find out more about the roles available and access support for finding and applying for jobs.
The course runs once a month in North Shields. Visit the Employment and Skills website to find out more about the course and secure your place.
Current vacancies
Search and apply for care jobs at North Tyneside Council and its partners by clicking on the logos below to access the career pages For North Tyneside Council jobs please visit the North East Jobs website.
Get in touch…
Are you interested in a career as a carer, applying for an opportunity, or just wanting to know more about North Tyneside Care Academy? Contact us to submit your details and we’ll get in touch!
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