Social Worker (Substance and Alcohol Team)

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; 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 at NCC base sites

Car charging at County Hall

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Substance and Alcohol Team to help improve wellbeing and independence of adults affected by substance misuse. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage your own caseload, and work with health professionals to deliver person-centred support while following Care Act duties.

ASYE completion and SW England registration are required; a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• ASYE programme completed.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for adults in need.
• Manage your own caseload with supervision from Team Manager.
• Collaborate with health professionals and partner services to deliver person-centred support.
• Understand and apply Care Act statutory duties.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Degree in Social Work

ASYE Programme Completed

Job description

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Social Worker (Substance and Alcohol Team)

Job Reference ncc/TP/80/3295/NP

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth

Closing Date:

16/09/2026

Job Category:

Social Work - Adult Service

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing

Job Introduction

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 or the people we work with.

We have an opportunity available in the Substance and Alcohol Team (SaAT).

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.

You’ll be part of a team dedicated specifically to supporting adults affected by substance and alcohol misuse, making a real difference to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities. You will support service users to improve wellbeing and try to promote and achieve abstinence and recovery contributing to safer and healthier communities across Northumberland.

This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with health professionals from specialist services, voluntary sector partners, and community services to deliver person-centred support. You’ll develop expertise in complex safeguarding and substance misuse interventions, with access to comprehensive training and development opportunities.

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 your Team Manager. A clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authority’s statutory duties is essential.

Whatwe arelooking for:

• Enthusiastic, qualified Social Workers with a commitment to continuous development

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.

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.
  

For further information on this position, please contact Jo Brennan, Senior Manager on [e-mail] or Kate Nickson, Team Manager on [e-mail]

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!

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)
• 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.

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