Child & Family Social Worker - Hybrid, Fixed Term

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Car User allowance

Flexible working

Generous Pension

26 days annual leave (increasing to 31

Flexi days (up to 18 additional days)

Blue Light Card

Staff networks and wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Car lease scheme after probation

Free parking

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Children's Social Worker for a fixed-term, full-time Band 8 position. The role will involve carrying a mixed caseload and delivering statutory social work services in the community, with a strong focus on safeguarding children.

Hybrid working is available and the post offers a competitive salary. Two full-time fixed-term posts are currently available, with a salary scale up to £45,529 depending on experience, and benefits including generous annual leave

Responsibilities

• Carry a mixed caseload of children in CP/PLO court proceedings/Cared For and provide direct social work intervention to children, young people and their families in the community.
• Focus on safeguarding children and delivering statutory social work services within a family and child focused authority.

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Children's Social Worker for a fixed-term, full-time Band 8 position. The role will involve carrying a mixed caseload and delivering statutory social work services in the community, with a strong focus on safeguarding children.

Hybrid working is available and the post offers a competitive salary. Two full-time fixed-term posts are currently available, with a salary scale up to £45,529 depending on experience, and benefits including generous annual leave