Social Worker

Northumberland County Council; Ulgham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Car User allowance

Hybrid working

Free parking

EV charging facilities

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Statutory Social Work Service across Northumberland. You will carry a mixed caseload of children and provide direct social work intervention in the community, using the Signs of Safety model in a supportive environment.

This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £45,529 dependent on experience, and a generous leave package.

Qualifications

• Social workers with a passion for safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Carry a mixed caseload of children in a variety of circumstances (CP/PLO court proceedings/Cared For) and provide direct social work intervention in the community.
• Join Northumberland County Council in a full time permanent Social Worker role with a focus on statutory safeguarding and family-focused practice.

Job description

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

Do you want to join Northumberland County Council as a Social Worker? There are posts currently available, providing Statutory Social Work Service around the areas of Northumberland, offering a variety of experiences and opportunities to the role.

Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child focused Authority, with strong and effective management and leadership (Ofsted reported!). Known for being supportive of staff and with a strong ethos for flexibility, working in Northumberland Children's Services is like having a second family (so say our staff).

You will carry a mixed caseload of children in a variety of circumstances (CP/PLO court proceedings/Cared For) and provide direct social work intervention to (children, young people and their families) in the community. We are looking for social workers with a passion for safeguarding children.

We are looking for 1 x full time permanent position.

What will Northumberland offer you?

Essential Car User allowance

A competitive salary of up to £45,529 (dependent on experience)

A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments

A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service

Flexi system available to take up to 18 additional days leave per year

Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support Hybrid working

Access to car lease scheme following the probation period Free parking at council offices and on-site charging facilities for electric vehicles.

Further information

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