Adult Social Worker - Social Care Point (Newcastle)

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Newcastle City Council to recruit an experienced Adult Social Worker to support the Adult Social CarePoint (Front Door) team on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is confident working in a fast‑paced environment and has strong knowledge of statutory adult social care frameworks.

Key Details

  • Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Social Care Qualified (N8)
  • Client: Newcastle City Council
  • Location: Westgate Community College, Newcastle, NE4 9LU
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rates

  • £21.70 per hour PAYE
  • £27.56 per hour Umbrella

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be supporting work at the front door of Adult Social Care, assisting with incoming referrals and statutory decision‑making to ensure timely and appropriate responses for adults and carers.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Care Act
  • Experience working with carers, including completing Carer's Assessments
  • Strong working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced social work team
  • Experience within Adult Social Care at a statutory local authority level

This role would suit an adaptable and confident Social Worker who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support to a busy frontline service.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£27.56
Per hour
Up to GBP27.56 per hour

Newcastle upon Tyne

Temporary

Added 24/04/2026
Reference: GB240426B_1777024036

Adults Social Worker - Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne
Temporary

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