Social Worker - Care and Support Team

# Social Worker - Care and Support Team 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.
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.

* Enthusiastic, qualified and experienced Social Workers with a commitment to continuous development

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 a vacancy for a Social Worker in the North Locality Care and Support Team based in our Berwick or Alnwick District Offices.  About the role  As a Social Worker in the Care and Support Team you will work with people over 18 years of age with a mental illness or physical disability. You will work closely with the appropriate primary care teams fostering collaborative relationships which lead to better outcomes for the people we support.  

What we are looking for:
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.  If you bring these skills and values, we invite you to join a progressive and innovative organisation that truly values its employees.

Additional benefits of working for Northumberland include the support of our dedicated Adult Social Care training team, who provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role. From specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development including the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications.

* Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
* Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
* It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car ownerorcanuseacar for work purposes.

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!  We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:  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.  ### Social Worker - Care and Support Team
* ** Salary**   £39,862 - £44,075
* ** Frequency
* * Annual
* ** Job Reference
** ncc/TP/70/2706/SA
* ** Contract Type
** Permanent
* ** Closing Date
** 26 February, 2026
* ** Job Category
** Social Work - Adult Service
* ** Directorate
* * Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing
* ** Location
* * North Locality, Berwick or Alnwick District Office, United Kingdom
* ** Posted on
** 12 February, 2026
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