What is Adult Social Care

A rewarding career that makes a difference

We work to support people who are vulnerable or at risk, by providing personal and practical support to help them live their lives independently.

A career in adult social care makes a positive difference to the lives of those who need support.

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Adult social care in North Tyneside

North Tyneside adult social care services provide a wide range of support to the residents including:

Providing information and advice, connecting residents to services in the community
Offering preventative services, to help maintain and improve their independence so they can continue to live at home for as long as possible
Offering short-term or urgent support to keep safe and well until their situation is stable and they are in a better position to make decisions about their long-term care.
Supporting with ongoing care and support to meet identified eligible needs

We ensure social care has the right people, skills, and support required to deliver the highest quality care now and in the future.

In 2022/23 the adult social care sector in England had an estimated 18,000 organisations with 39,000 care-providing locations and a workforce of around 1.79 million posts*.

In North Tyneside, there were an estimated 7,400 posts in adult social care, split between local authorities (8%), independent sector providers (77%), posts working for direct payment recipients (6%) and other sectors (9%). As of March 2023, North Tyneside contained 77 CQC-regulated services; of these, 43 were residential and 34 were nonresidential services*.

*Skills for Care research 2022/23

A guide into Adult Social Care

North Tyneside Care Academy aims to attract, recruit, retain and support a skilled and dedicated care workforce across the Borough.

Get into Social Care

Our Get into Social Care page is your gateway to a fulfilling career.

Job Roles

Discover your ideal career path on our job roles page, where you can explore a wide range of opportunities in social care.

Career Pathways

Explore the different careers in social care and how you can grow and develop in your career.

Entry-level Care Roles

There’s a variety of options for those new to social care. They include roles in care homes and live-in positions. You’ll get on-the-job training to develop your skills and confidence.”

Experienced Care Roles

Whether you’re looking to specialise, take on leadership roles or explore new areas within social care, we have the tools and information you need to achieve your goals

Additional Care Roles

Whether you want to expand your skills or explore new areas in social care, we have the resources and information you need to find a role that suits you.