Social Worker - Care, Support & Prevention Adult Social Care

North East Ambition; Blyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Northumberland is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate. This role offers a chance to improve the lives of vulnerable adults while conducting comprehensive assessments and managing your own caseload. The position is ideal for professionals who have either post-qualification experience or completed the ASYE Programme, providing a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and career development. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous leave, and pension schemes.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Automatic enrollment into Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Essential Car User scheme

Free parking at most sites

Equipment provided, including phone and laptop

Local government discount schemes

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• Essential: Valid UK driving license and car access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments on adult clients.
• Manage your own caseload with regular supervision.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority's statutory duties.

Skills

Post qualification experience

Understanding of the Care Act

Valid UK driving license

Education

Degree in Social Work

Completed the ASYE programme

Job description

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.

We have two 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.

About the role

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.

We also offer the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years of local authority continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Automatic enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to two days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Essential Car User scheme.
• Free parking at most 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 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.
• Staff networks – run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development (e.g., apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable, LGBT+, menopause, mental wellbeing, and racial equality).

Contact

For further information on this position, please contact Liz Mulligan, Senior Manager, at [e-mail] or 07354164233.

Equal Opportunities

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: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
• For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930.

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