Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

Northumberland County Council; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A county council in England is hiring a full-time Social Worker to join the Learning Disability Team. This role involves conducting assessments, creating care plans, and managing caseloads. Required qualifications include a degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. The position offers flexible work options and a salary range of £39,862 - £44,075, providing an excellent work-life balance in picturesque surroundings.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Free parking

Equipment provided

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working within adult social care teams.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct care and support needs assessments.
• Complete Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments.
• Create tailored care plans with families and stakeholders.

Skills

Social work with adults

Care planning

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

UK Skills for Care ASYE programme

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Following recent service developments, we are delighted to offer exciting Social Work opportunities within our developing countywide Learning Disability Team in Northumberland.

Contract & Working Hours

• Full‑time permanent contract (37hrs per week).
• Salary: £39,862 - £44,075 (dependent on experience) with annual increments.
• Based at Eddie Feguson House, Blyth. Flexible working options available, including hybrid work from alternative local bases around the County; flexi scheme to maintain work‑life balance.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct care and support needs assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Complete Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments.
• Work closely with individuals, families, carers to create tailored care plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external statutory, private, charitable, and voluntary stakeholders to provide appropriate support and resources.
• Manage caseload autonomously with guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager.

Professional Development

Support from the Adult Social Care training team, workshops, structured pathways, and specialist accredited training such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• Experience of social work with adults, including working within adult social care teams with a primary need for learning disability.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes.

Contact Information

For further information on this position, please contact Zoe Talic, Senior Manager on [e-mail].

Why choose Northumberland?

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 on an everyday basis!

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of 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 at the majority of NCC base sites.
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
• Equipment (mobile phone and laptop) provided.
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses and various national brands.
• Commitment to work/life balance through flexibility, job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available.
• Staff networks run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development (Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable, LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality).

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