Health & Adult Social Care Professionals
Join Our Health and Adult Services Team
Make a Difference Every Day
At North Yorkshire Council, we're investing in our people, our services and the communities we support. We're recruiting to a range of permanent opportunities across Health and Adult Services, with roles available throughout North Yorkshire.
This is an exciting time to join us. We've recently restructured our service to create specialist career pathways, innovative ways of working and stronger support networks for our workforce. Our focus is simple: ensuring residents receive outstanding care while our colleagues enjoy manageable workloads, excellent development opportunities and rewarding careers.
We are currently recruiting for:
Social Workers
Help adults and older people achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based practice, safeguarding and person-centred support planning.
Advanced Practitioners
Take the next step in your career by supporting best practice, mentoring colleagues and helping to shape service delivery across adult social care.
Occupational Therapists
Empower people to maximise their independence through holistic assessments, rehabilitation and collaborative care planning.
Social Care Coordinators
Support adults and young people with eligible care and support needs while developing your skills across a range of specialist teams.
Areas of Practice
Mental Health
Work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to support adults with mental health needs through recovery-focused interventions, safeguarding and Care Act responsibilities.
Intermediate Care
Provide short-term, outcome-focused support that helps people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, recover safely and remain independent.
Prevention and Access
Be the first point of contact for adult social care, providing advice, guidance and early intervention to help people access the right support at the right time.
Adults and Older Adults
Support people with a wide range of health conditions, disabilities and care needs across community services, residential settings, extra care housing and day services.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Full-time and part-time roles available
- Comprehensive induction, supervision and training
- Clear career progression and specialist pathways
- Supportive teams and strong professional leadership
- Commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable caseloads
What We're Looking For
We're seeking motivated, compassionate professionals who are committed to improving outcomes for adults and communities across North Yorkshire. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, newly qualified professionals and those looking to develop their careers within one of the country's leading adult social care services.
Your Future Starts Here
If you're looking for a career where your expertise, ambition and values can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
You can view and apply for all our vacancies here: Adult social care professional opportunities in North Yorkshire – Health and Adult Services | North Yorkshire Council
If you would like any further information about any of our roles please contact Kate.Wylie@northyorks.gov.uk
Join North Yorkshire Council's Health and Adult Services and help shape the future of adult social care.
Apply today and become part of a team that is committed to helping people stay safe, live independently and thrive.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 11th October 2026
Shortlisting: 12th and 13th October 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026
***DBS***
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/advice-your-job-application
