Social Worker (Adults Care and Support)

Northumberland County Council; Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Essential Car User

Free parking

Free electric car charging

Equipment provided

Discount schemes

Work-life balance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Staff networks

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care team in North Northumberland. The role covers Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick, focusing on person-centred practice to support adults with physical disabilities and long-term health needs, ensuring safe and independent living.

You will work within the Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate, conducting assessments, balancing autonomy with support, and coordinating with NHS colleagues to achieve

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• UK Skills for Care ASYE programme completed.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for adults to determine needs and risk.
• Manage a busy caseload with regular supervision and guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and Team Manager.
• Collaborate with NHS colleagues and local services to ensure effective discharge planning and community support.

Skills

Degree in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

UK driving licence

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker - Adult Social CarePermanent | Full time | North Northumberland Band 8 salary range £41,177 - £45,529 (dependant on experience)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. At Northumberland County Council, we’re committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County and we’re looking for professionals who share our vision.This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers with post qualification experience, or social workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.

About the role

At Northumberland County Council, we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent. Come and be part of a collaborative and dedicated team where person-centred practice is at the heart of everything we do. Based across Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick, our Care and Support Team brings together Social Workers and Social Work Support Assistants to deliver high-quality support to adults with physical disabilities, long-term health conditions and mental health needs. Covering the diverse and extensive rural communities of North Northumberland, this role offers the opportunity to work creatively with individuals, families and communities to promote independence, wellbeing and choice. You will also work closely with NHS colleagues, particularly hospital teams and community health services, supporting effective discharge planning and ensuring people receive the right support at the right time to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What we are looking for:

Enthusiastic, qualified Social Workers with a commitment to continuous development. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and enjoy a healthy balance of autonomy and support. You’ll manage your own caseload while receiving regular supervision and consistent guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager. A clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authority’s statutory duties is essential.

For this position you must have the following:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.

Why choose us?

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of local authority continuous 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 in majority of NCC base sites
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• 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. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.

Further Infomation

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, This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.