Social Worker Learning Disabilities Pathway

Northumberland County Council

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our enthusiastic countywide learning disabilities team in Northumberland!

The post is a permanent contract, full time at 37hrs per week.

This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will work alongside other professional, promoting strength based approaches to practice and service delivery to adults with Learning disabilities.

For this position you must have the following:

  • Degree is Social Work & registered with Social Work England
  • Experience of Social Work with adults you will have experience of working within Adult Social Care teams in particular with clients whose primary need is a learning disability.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills in relationship to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, setobjectives, develop careplansand deliverappropriate interventions.

You will complete Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resourcesrequiredto meet the care and support needs you haveidentified.

As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, you willbenefitfrom a good balance of autonomy and support. You willbe responsible forthe day-to-day management of your caseload but will have regular supervision and the full support of your Team Manager.

It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the Care Act and the LocalAuthoritiesstatutory duties. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

About us

Why choose us?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 service (pro rata for part-time employees)

  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

  • 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, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours

  • 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, Racial Equality

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,336 to £41,418 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0022-24-0018

Job locations

County Hall

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 2EF


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working with Adults.
  • Experience of Safeguarding Adults.
  • Experience of team working.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS.
  • Completed Assessed Supported Year Employment
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working with Adults.
  • Experience of Safeguarding Adults.
  • Experience of team working.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS.
  • Completed Assessed Supported Year Employment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

County Hall

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 2EF


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

County Hall

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 2EF


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Manager

Zoe Williamson

Zoe.Williamson01@northumberland.gov.uk

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,336 to £41,418 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0022-24-0018

Job locations

County Hall

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 2EF


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