Social Worker Level 1
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-01
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Home Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
This is a full-time permanent Level 1 social worker post in the Integrated Learning Disability Service within BCP Council's adult social care, co-located with Dorset Healthcare staff. The work centres on in-depth casework for adults over 18, with carers support and strengths-based, self-directed support to help people stay as independent as possible. Hybrid working across BCP offices and home is offered, with visits to people in various settings.
Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.
- Undertake comprehensive work focused on the needs of BCP residents aged 18 and over
- Support carers and carry out comprehensive carers work, identifying the impact on their lives
- Support people to minimise dependence and maximise independence through strengths-based, self-directed support
- Carry out commissioning, monitoring and reviews to meet individuals' assessed needs
- Visit residents in various settings, potentially across the country
- Work flexibly across BCP locations combined with home working
- Advocate for adults to help them achieve their outcomes
- Provide signposting, information and guidance
- Qualified social worker status
- Recent experience of working in a social care setting with direct contact with members of the public
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability, or a passion for improving their lives
- Understanding of the social and legal context in which social care services are delivered
- Excellent communication skills, including advocacy, signposting and providing information and guidance
- Valid driving licence and access to a car
- Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level
- Existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
- Training and development, including continual professional development
- Support for newly qualified workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- Hybrid and flexible working supporting a healthy work-life balance
- Wellbeing support with a strengths-based approach
- Clear progression within a defined pay band
- Enhanced employee benefits package and new Pay and Reward package
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