Social Worker (Prevention Team)

Northumberland County Council Jobs; Newsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Free parking

Free EV charging

Equipment provided

Discount schemes

Flexible working

Salary sacrifice

Staff networks

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join the Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate across the County. The post targets professionals with post-qualification experience or those who have completed the ASYE programme, delivering high-quality support for vulnerable adults and their families.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, balance autonomy with supervision, and work under Advanced Social Work Practitioners and a Team Manager.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, qualified Social Workers with a commitment to continuous development.
• Experience with post-qualification practice or ASYE completion.
• Understanding of the Care Act and Local Authority statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Manage your own caseload with regular supervision and guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager.
• Apply your social work knowledge to support vulnerable adults and their families.

Job description

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.

We have opportunities available in the following teams and locations: South Central Prevention Team/Care and Support South – Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth.

What makes the role unique?

Short term interventions to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care and support through strength based work and utilising community assets.

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.

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

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

• 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 schemeFree 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.

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Additional Information

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.

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