Social Worker - Care, Support & Prevention Adult Social Care

Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland.

At Northumberland County Council, we’re committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County – and we’re looking for professionals who share our vision.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers with post qualification experience, or social workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.

We have 2 opportunities available in the following teams and locations:

• South/Central Team based in Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth or County Hall, Morpeth.
• Central Prevention Team based in County Hall, Morpeth.

At Northumberland County Council, we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and enjoy a healthy balance of autonomy and support. You’ll manage your own caseload while receiving regular supervision and consistent guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager. A clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authority’s statutory duties is essential.

For this position you must have the following:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• Valid UK driving licence; must be a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes.

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Essential Car User scheme.
• Free parking in majority of NCC base sites.
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses and various national brands.
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available.
• Staff networks – run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development (e.g., Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality).

Please contact Liz Mulligan, Senior Manager, Liz.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

• British Sign Language: nort
• For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
  Text relay service, dial  623930.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.