Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

Overview

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. Northumberland County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County. We are looking for professionals who share this vision to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and wider Adult Safeguarding Team, including organisational safeguarding.

This is a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) based at County Hall, Morpeth, with hybrid working. Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to work in the office for a minimum of 3 days. Salary starts at £39,862 rising to £44,075 (dependent on experience).

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. As a Social Worker within the safeguarding team, you will work with Safeguarding Managers and Team Managers, and collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard adults at risk in Northumberland. You will work closely with Northumbria Police, Children’s Services, Health, CNTW and other partner agencies.

• Carry out triage of new safeguarding referrals within a 24-hour timescale.
• Assess and analyse risk and strengths; implement safety planning.
• Liaise with clients via telephone and conduct home visits.
• Work within a multi-agency safeguarding hub alongside key partners (e.g., Police, Health, Housing).
• Access support via Safeguarding Managers/Team Managers where appropriate.
• Undertake or support Section 42 enquiries where required.
• Work with adults and their networks to develop person-centred safeguarding plans.
• Ensure practice aligns with Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality recording and documentation.
• Complete brief assessments of work completed.
• Conduct unannounced visits to organisations where safeguarding concerns have been raised.
• Identify immediate risk of harm and raise this with your line manager.
• Meet tight timescales within Triage and MASH.
• Support with organisational safeguarding as required.

• Degree in Social Work and registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes (car owner or access to a vehicle).

Additional benefits include clear pathways for professional development with the Adult Social Care training team, opportunities to undertake specialist accredited training (e.g., Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications), and a range of career development opportunities.

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ continuous local authority service (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Essential Car User scheme; free parking at NCC base sites; free electric car charging at County Hall.
• Equipment provided (mobile phone and laptop); local government discounts with local and national brands.
• Commitment to work/life balance with flexible working arrangements and job sharing where possible.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and staff networks supporting wellbeing and equality (e.g., Armed Forces, ASD, Enable, LGBT+, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality).

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you require an alternative application format, please refer to the guidance notes and available accessibility options.

For further information about this position, please contact Judith Adams, Team Manager, on

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