Social Worker

North East Jobs; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their 14-25 Navigation Team. The successful candidate will support young individuals with complex needs, including disabilities and mental health challenges, while promoting their wellbeing and providing guidance in accordance with relevant legislation. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and supports a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

27 days holiday increasing to 32

Option to purchase additional leave

Flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee benefits portal

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a social worker with young people aged 14-25.
• Understanding of issues relating to disabilities and mental health.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Work with 14-25 year olds with complex needs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of community care issues.
• Apply relevant legislation and policies.

Skills

Awareness of Community Care

Knowledge of Care Act (2014)

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)

Knowledge of Children Act

Multi-agency working

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a fulltime permanent Social Worker to join our 14 - 25 Navigation Team.





WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be an experienced social worker who will work specifically with 14 -25 year olds with complex needs including learning and physical disabilities, autism, complex health conditions and mental health difficulties.





We encourage you to contact Gemma Cairney, Team Manager on Telephone number 03000 266586 or email [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.





WHAT WILL I NEED?

To be successful in this role, you should be an experienced social worker able to demonstrate an awareness of current issues in relation to Community Care for young people and adults with disabilities.



You should also be able to demonstrate an awareness of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Children Act (1989,2004), SEND and multi-agency working.



You will need a Degree in Social Work or equivalent (eg. Dip SW, CSS or CQSW) plus Social Work England registration.





Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.



If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.





REWARDS AND BENEFITS

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.


• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.


• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).


• Hybrid working (home and office working).


• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.


• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.


• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.


• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).


• Discounted DCC gym membership.


• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.


• Trade Union membership.


• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits





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HYBRID WORKING



Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.





EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION



We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.



We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.



As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.



Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce





INTERVIEWS



Interviews will be held week commencing 7th July, 2025.



We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.





HOW TO APPLY



In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.





Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.





If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email [e-mail] or tel [phone] (option 1 AHS)





For more information about Adult Social Work in Durham, visit

https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/29627/Working-in-adult-social-work





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