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Job roles & Career Pathways

Explore your future

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

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, we offer roles at every experience level. From entry-level positions to experienced roles, find the job that matches your skills and ambitions, and start making a real difference in people’s lives today.

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Social Care roles for every stage

Change someone’s life by becoming a care professional. You will be joining a passionate bunch, who provide a lifeline service that helps our residents to live their best life possible.

No experience is necessary, although if you have some that’s great – we are looking for people with a caring nature and can-do attitude. Shifts are available across days, evenings and weekends enabling you to find a work/life balance that suits your needs, and can fit around your other commitments.

There are a variety of roles available and many opportunities for progression.

There are about 1.55 million jobs in adult social care in England now. Due to growing demand, we estimate we’ll need enough workers to fill an extra 275,000 jobs by 2025.

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Entry-Level Roles

In this section, you’ll find a variety of options for those new to social care with no prior experience.These include roles in care homes and live-in positions. All provide on-the-job training to help you build your skills and confidence while you work.

Experienced Roles

Explore a wide range of options tailored for those with some experience in the social care sector. Whether you’re looking to specialise , take on leadership roles, or explore new areas within social care, this page offers the tools and information you need to achieve your goals and make a lasting impact.

Additional Roles

Discover a diverse range of roles tailored to your skills and aspirations. Whether you’re seeking to expand your expertise or explore different areas within social care, this page provides the resources and information you need to find the perfect fit and make a significant impact in the lives of those you support.

Current vacancies

Search and apply for care jobs by clicking on the logos below to access the career pages For North Tyneside Council jobs please visit the North East Jobs website.

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Initial Training

Find out more on how to get into social care with our information on qualifications, guidance on progression and where to access learning opportunities to help you grow your knowledge and skills!


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