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    Putting people and families at the heart of everything we do

    Our offer

    As part of the Gateshead team, you will enjoy favourable terms and conditions, attractive benefits packages, and employee development to help you reach your full potential. These include:

    • competitive salary
    • membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (opens new window) (LGPS)
    • 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 after 5 years continuous local government service
    • the opportunity to buy up to 10 additional holidays a year
    • access to our flexi time system (subject to role) allowing you to take 2 flexi days per 4 week period depending on the needs of the service
    • relocation package (where applicable)
    •  flexible and agile working arrangements (subject to role)
    • access to a Co Wheels (opens new window) vehicle for work use
    • cycle to work scheme
    • discounted travel scheme
    • access to the BlueLight (opens new window) card and Vivup (opens new window) rewards platform
    • access to health and wellbeing services
    • CPD opportunities

    Watch some of our colleagues describe their experiences of working for us

    If you are thinking about starting or progressing your career in social work these videos provide a real insight into what working for Gateshead Council is like. Colleagues describe everything from induction, support, training and career opportunities to work perks, work life balance and the culture.
     

    Training opportunities

    "I became frustrated with my role (in a care home) due to the lack of opportunities for progression. I stumbled upon the social work apprenticeship and jumped at it, knowing this would allow me to continue to help others but in a more lasting and powerful way. I'm fully aware of how great of an opportunity the apprenticeship is and am determined to succeed in passing it." - Social Work Trainee

    We recognise that our staff is our most important resource. We are committed to the belief that the continuous personal learning is essential to the improvement and progress of services.

    "During my time with Gateshead, I have completed an array of qualifications which include my professional social work training, including AMHP and BIA, and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Professional Practice, and more recently the Principal Social Work Leadership Award. I always knew I wanted to directly work with people, to make a difference, I like to talk....this is my perfect job." - Team Manager, Assessment and Care Planning

    Staff at Gateshead have access to the Learning Hub, our state-of-the-art Learner Management System that allows you to create a fully customisable suite of training. You can select the method of delivery that works for you, as well as accessing the full range of specialist training that Gateshead has to offer.