Social Workers

Northumberland County Council; Alnwick; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Essential Car User scheme

Free parking

Free electric car charging

Equipment provided (phone and laptop)

Staff networks

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join the Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate. Based across Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick, you will deliver high-quality support to adults with disabilities and health needs, prioritising independence and wellbeing.

You will manage caseloads with supervision from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager, applying Care Act duties while collaborating with NHS teams to ensure safe discharges and timely

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, qualified Social Workers with a commitment to continuous development.
• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE programme completed (Skills for Care).
• UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for adults in the community.
• Manage your own caseload with regular supervision and guidance from Senior Practitioners and Team Manager.
• Apply the Care Act and Local Authority statutory duties in daily practice.
• Collaborate with NHS colleagues to support effective discharge planning and appropriate care later.

Skills

Driving licence

Caseload management

Commitment to continuous development

Education

Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England

ASYE completed (Skills for Care)

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. 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. Come and be part of a collaborative and dedicated team where person-centred practice is at the heart of everything we do. Based across Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick, our Care and Support Team brings together Social Workers and Social Work Support Assistants to deliver high-quality support to adults with physical disabilities, long-term health conditions and mental health needs. Covering the diverse and extensive rural communities of North Northumberland, this role offers the opportunity to work creatively with individuals, families and communities to promote independence, wellbeing and choice. You will also work closely with NHS colleagues, particularly hospital teams and community health services, supporting effective discharge planning and ensuring people receive the right support at the right time to achieve the best possible outcomes. What we are looking for:

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

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.

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)
• 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.