Social Worker

North East Jobs; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority that values its staff and offers a supportive environment for social workers. This role provides the opportunity to work with children and families in a beautiful region, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. With a strong emphasis on flexibility and work-life balance, you will be part of a dedicated team that operates with a family-like ethos. Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive salary, and the chance to make a real difference in the community. If you are passionate about safeguarding children and want to thrive in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Essential Car User allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Pension scheme

Annual leave of 26 days

Access to Blue Light Card Scheme

Hybrid working options

Car lease scheme post-probation

Free parking at council offices

Qualifications

• Passionate about safeguarding children and providing direct support.
• Experience in managing mixed caseloads and statutory social work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of children and provide direct interventions.
• Work within a supportive team using the Signs of Safety model.

Skills

Safeguarding Children

Social Work Interventions

Case Management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Join Northumberland County Council as a Social Worker

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

We currently have positions available within the South East Locality Team, providing Statutory Social Work Services around South East Northumberland. These roles offer a variety of experiences and opportunities.

Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child-focused Authority with strong management and leadership (Ofsted reported!). Our staff describe working here as being part of a second family due to our supportive ethos and flexibility.

You will manage a mixed caseload of children in various circumstances (CIN/CP/LAC) and provide direct social work interventions to children, young people, and their families in the community. We seek passionate safeguarding children social workers.

What does Northumberland offer?

1. Essential Car User allowance
2. Competitive salary
3. Flexible working arrangements to support family and caring commitments
4. Generous Pension scheme
5. Annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years
6. Flexi system allowing up to 18 additional days of leave annually
7. Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
8. Staff networks and emotional wellbeing support
9. Hybrid working options
10. Car lease scheme post-probation
11. Free parking at council offices

Why choose us?

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is the ‘Land of Great Opportunities’ for current and future generations. We believe it is a great place to live and work.

For more information about working at NCC, visit our website here.

See all our benefits and perks here.

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• Facebook: NCC Jobs Group
• LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs

Additional information

For guidance on applications and our Equality and Diversity principles, see the attached guidance notes.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. To notify us, email [e-mail] or call 01670 623930 with your details.

If you require alternative application formats, see below:

• British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
• Speech or hearing difficulties: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930