Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

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Have you visited the vast countryside and towns of Northumberland? Why not take a look and see what it would look like working in such a beautiful County.

Do you want to join Northumberland County Council as a Social Worker? There are posts currently available, providing Statutory Social Work Service around the areas of Northumberland, offering a variety of experiences and opportunities to the role.

Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child focused Authority, with strong and effective management and leadership (Ofsted reported!). Known for being supportive of staff and with a strong ethos for flexibility, working in Northumberland Children's Services is like having a second family (so say our staff).

You will carry a mixed caseload of children in a variety of circumstances (CP/PLO court proceedings/Cared For) and provide direct social work intervention to (children, young people and their families) in the community. We are looking for social workers with a passion for safeguarding children.

We are looking for 2 x full time fixed term positions.

Essential Car User allowance

A competitive salary of up to £45,529 (dependent on experience)

A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments

A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service

Flexi system available to take up to 18 additional days leave per year

Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support Hybrid working

Access to car lease scheme following the probation period Free parking at council offices and on-site charging facilities for electric vehicles.

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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. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.