Social Care Officer (Adult Social Care)
Are you passionate about helping people maintain their independence and achieve the best possible outcomes? Do you enjoy working with individuals, families and partner organisations to make a real difference in people's lives?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We have two exciting permanent opportunities for Social Care Officers to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Service, supporting adults across our Review Team and Hospital Front Door Team.
Social Care Officer - Hospital Front Door Team
Social Care Officer - Review Team
Working alongside experienced colleagues and partner organisations across health and social care, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals, their families and carers to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence, and access the right support at the right time. These are rewarding roles where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within your local community.
About the Role
As a Social Care Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting adults across a range of social care pathways.
Your responsibilities will include:
About the Teams
Hospital Front Door Team
Our Hospital Front Door Team plays a vital role in supporting adults at a key point in their care journey. Working across a 7-day rota, the team helps to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, reducing unnecessary delays and ensuring people receive the right support when they need it most.
The team works closely with individuals throughout their hospital stay and continues to provide support following discharge, helping them through their rehabilitation and recovery. This continuity of support enables people to work towards their goals, regain independence, and ensures that any longer-term care or support needs are identified and planned for at the earliest opportunity.
Adult Review Team
The Adult Review Team was established as part of the ongoing development of Adult Social Care services and plays a key role in ensuring people continue to receive the right support to meet their needs.
The team is responsible for undertaking statutory and planned reviews for adults receiving care and support. By working closely with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies, the team ensures support arrangements remain appropriate, outcomes continue to be achieved, and any changes in circumstances or needs are identified and responded to promptly. This proactive approach helps people maintain their independence and achieve the best possible quality of life.
About you
We're looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent outcomes for adults and carers and who share our values of putting people at the heart of everything we do.
You'll have:
Most importantly, you'll be a proactive team player who is passionate about promoting independence, supporting informed choice and delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
For further information about these roles, including the key responsibilities and essential criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
Interested in finding out more?
For an informal discussion about either of these opportunities, please contact Colleen Perry, First Contact & Integrated Intermediate Care Team Manager on 01642 526132.
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
We look forward to receiving your application.
Appointments are usually made at the entry point of the grade. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional cases, subject to approval and Council policy, where relevant skills, qualifications, and experience can be clearly demonstrated.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We have two exciting permanent opportunities for Social Care Officers to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Service, supporting adults across our Review Team and Hospital Front Door Team.
Social Care Officer - Hospital Front Door Team
- 37 hours per week
- Salary: £33,119 - £34,811 per annum
Social Care Officer - Review Team
- 18.5 hours per week
- Pro rata actual salary: £16,559 - £17,405 per annum
Working alongside experienced colleagues and partner organisations across health and social care, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals, their families and carers to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence, and access the right support at the right time. These are rewarding roles where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within your local community.
About the Role
As a Social Care Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting adults across a range of social care pathways.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding to referrals and enquiries, undertaking triage and gathering information to identify needs and appropriate support pathways.
- Carrying out strengths-based assessments, reviews and reassessments for adults with low to moderate levels of need.
- Developing and reviewing outcome-focused support plans.
- Working closely with individuals, carers, health professionals and partner organisations to coordinate care and support arrangements.
- Supporting hospital discharge and helping people make safe and successful transitions between services.
About the Teams
Hospital Front Door Team
Our Hospital Front Door Team plays a vital role in supporting adults at a key point in their care journey. Working across a 7-day rota, the team helps to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, reducing unnecessary delays and ensuring people receive the right support when they need it most.
The team works closely with individuals throughout their hospital stay and continues to provide support following discharge, helping them through their rehabilitation and recovery. This continuity of support enables people to work towards their goals, regain independence, and ensures that any longer-term care or support needs are identified and planned for at the earliest opportunity.
Adult Review Team
The Adult Review Team was established as part of the ongoing development of Adult Social Care services and plays a key role in ensuring people continue to receive the right support to meet their needs.
The team is responsible for undertaking statutory and planned reviews for adults receiving care and support. By working closely with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies, the team ensures support arrangements remain appropriate, outcomes continue to be achieved, and any changes in circumstances or needs are identified and responded to promptly. This proactive approach helps people maintain their independence and achieve the best possible quality of life.
About you
We're looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent outcomes for adults and carers and who share our values of putting people at the heart of everything we do.
You'll have:
- A Level 3 or 4 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience).
- Experience of working directly with adults, carers or service users.
- Experience of assessments, reviews and care planning.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
- Strong organisational and IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- A flexible and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Most importantly, you'll be a proactive team player who is passionate about promoting independence, supporting informed choice and delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
For further information about these roles, including the key responsibilities and essential criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's leading public sector pension schemes.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
Interested in finding out more?
For an informal discussion about either of these opportunities, please contact Colleen Perry, First Contact & Integrated Intermediate Care Team Manager on 01642 526132.
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
We look forward to receiving your application.
Appointments are usually made at the entry point of the grade. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional cases, subject to approval and Council policy, where relevant skills, qualifications, and experience can be clearly demonstrated.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £33,119 - £34,811 per year