Support Services Officer

Job Description

This is an exciting time to be joining Adult Social Care and Commissioning. Adult Social Care is rapidly changing in South Tyneside. We are continuing our exciting journey of change. We remain committed to developing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, of openness and transparency and of inspirational leadership, grounded in our values and behaviour framework: Moving Forward Together: Our Values; Our Behaviours; Our Future.

We want to recruit someone who shares this aim and provide them with the training and development to do their jobs to the best of their abilities. You will contribute to the effective provision of administrative support to Adult Social Care and Commissioning. Working towards the objectives of the team’s service plans and wider strategic objectives including the delivery of its Living Better Lives strategy. This will include undertaking a range of specialist duties which are highlighted in the Job Description for the post.

This work can be emotionally demanding but is extremely rewarding in that it contributes in a positive way to the safeguarding and well-being of Adults.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joanna Foots, Senior Support Services Officer - [contact hidden]

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Friday 15 May 2026.
Interviews for this post are to take place on Friday 5 June 2026.