Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

North East Ambition; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Blyth is seeking a Social Worker for its Learning Disability Team. The role involves conducting assessments, care planning, and collaborating with various stakeholders to provide tailored support. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work and experience in Adult Social Care. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with a salary range of £39,862 to £44,075, and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discount schemes

Free parking

Free electric car charging

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Staff networks for support

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
• Completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
• Experience in Adult Social Care with clients having learning disabilities
• Valid UK driving licence and car owner

Responsibilities

• Undertake care and support needs assessments and care planning
• Complete Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments
• Create tailored care plans with individuals, families, and carers
• Collaborate with various stakeholders for resident support

Skills

Social Work

Assessment skills

Care planning

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker – Learning Disability 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.

Following recent service developments, we are delighted to offer exciting Social Work opportunities within our developing countywide Learning Disability Team. This is your chance to join a forward‑thinking service that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high‑quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.

Contract and Remuneration

Permanent contract, full time, 37 hours per week.

Salary: £39,862 – £44,075 (dependant on experience) including annual increments.

Location and Flexibility

Based at Eddie Feguson House, Blyth. Flexible working options with a hybrid work scheme from alternative locality bases around the County.

Responsibilities

• Undertake care and support needs assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Complete Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments.
• Work closely with individuals, families, and carers to create tailored care plans that truly make a difference.
• Collaborate with internal and external statutory, private, charitable, and voluntary stakeholders to ensure residents receive the right support and resources.

Team and Support

Learning Disability team is co‑located with specialist health partners, fostering strong collaborative relationships that lead to more integrated working and better outcomes for the individuals and families we support.

Autonomy in managing caseload with supportive team and guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and Team Manager.

Training and Development

Supported by dedicated Adult Social Care training team offering career development opportunities: specialist workshops, structured pathways, specialist accredited training such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educator qualifications.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• Experience of Social Work with adults; experience within Adult Social Care teams, particularly with clients whose primary need is a learning disability.
• Valid UK driving licence, car owner, able to use the car for work purposes.

Contact

For further information, please contact Zoe Talic, Senior Manager at [e-mail].

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous local authority service (pro rata for part‑time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees).
• Essential Car User scheme.
• Free parking at majority of County Council base sites.
• Free electric car charging at County Hall.
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees.
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available.
• Staff networks run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.

Further Information & Equality

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:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Application process directed to Tribepad system. All communication regarding your application 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.

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