Social Worker (Adults Safeguarding)

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and Adult Safeguarding Team. You will triage new safeguarding referrals within 24 hours, assess risk, conduct home visits, and work with partner agencies to develop person-centred safeguarding plans.

The role offers hybrid working from County Hall, Morpeth, with a strong focus on Making Safeguarding Personal and collaboration with Northumbria Police, Health and Housing to

Qualifications

• Must have a Degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England.
• UK Skills for Care ASYE programme completion is required or highly desirable.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out triage of new safeguarding referrals within a 24 hour timescale.
• Assess and analyse risk and strengths with safety planning.
• Liaise with clients via telephone and conduct home visits.
• Work within a multi-agency safeguarding hub with key partners (Police, Health, Housing).
• Undertake or support safeguarding enquiries and develop person-centred safeguarding plans.
• Maintain accurate recording and documentation; ensure timely completion of assessments.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

ASYE programme completed (UK Skills for Care)

Job description

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. What makes the role unique? As a Social Worker within the team working with Safeguarding Managers and Team Managers, you will work closely with our partner agencies to ensure the safeguarding of adults at risk in Northumberland working closely with Northumbria Police, Children's Services, Health, CNTW and a number of other partner agencies.

The role of the job:

• To carry out triage of new safeguarding referrals within a 24 hour timescale
• To assess and analyse risk and strengths along with implementing safety planning
• Liaise with clients via telephone and conduct home visits
• Work within a multi-agency safeguarding hub alongside key partners (e.g. Police, Health, Housing)
• Access support via the Safeguarding Managers/Team Manager where appropriate
• Undertake or support Section 42 enquiries where required
• Work with adults and their networks to develop person-centred safeguarding plans
• Ensure practice aligns with Making Safeguarding Personal
• Maintain accurate, high-quality recording and documentation
• Complete brief assessments of work completed
• Conduct unannounced visits to organisations where safeguarding concerns have been raised
• Identify immediate risk of harm and raise this with your line manager
• Meet tight timescales within Triage and MASH
• Support with organisational safeguarding

Additional benefits of working for Northumberland include the support of our dedicated Adult Social Care training team, who provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role. From specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development including the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker with post qualification experience, or social workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and wider Adult Safeguarding Team which includes organisational safeguarding.

If you bring these skills and values, we invite you to join a progressive and innovative organisation that truly values its employees.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Contract and working hours

• Permanent position
• Full-time (37 hours per week)
• Based at County Hall, Morpeth, with the opportunity for hybrid working. Due to the nature of the role you will be expected to work in the office for a minimum of 3 days.
• Salary starts at £39,862 rising to £44,075 (dependant on experience), 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!