Social Worker

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social work to join our South Care and Support Team based at Eddie Ferguson House in Blyth on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will be working predominantly into our South Locality Allocation Hub, which is one of our pilot sites for Prevention.

The post is 37 hours per week on a permanent contract basis.

The salary range for this position is£37,336 - £41,418.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic qualified Social Worker who can think creatively, who can utilise community services where possible, to prevent or delay the need for care and support in line with the Care Act.

You will complete Adult Needs Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resources required to meet the care and support needs you have identified.

As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, you will benefit from a good balance of autonomy and support. You will be responsible for the 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 Local Authorities statutory duties. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, for this position, you must have the following:

• Social Work degree

• Social Work England registration

• Full UK driving licence with access to a car

About us

Northumberland County Councils (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.For further information about working for NCC, please visit our websitehere.

Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits and perks 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)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please clickhere.

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