Social Worker - Care, Support & Prevention Adult Social Care

Northumberland County Council; Blyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to conduct assessments and manage caseloads effectively. In this role, you will balance autonomy and support while enhancing the lives of adults in your community. Applicants must have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and possess a valid UK driving license. This position offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Automatic enrolment in pension scheme

Flexi scheme

Essential Car User scheme

Free parking

Free electric car charging

Equipment provided

Local government discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with comprehensive assessments.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Manage own caseload with support.
• Help enhance the lives of adults in the community.

Skills

Understanding of the Care Act

Autonomy in managing cases

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

UK Skills for Care ASYE programme completion

Job description

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

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 and is able to use the car for work purposes.
  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.

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. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.