Adults Social Worker

Northumberland County Council

The closing date is 29 April 2025

Job summary

Experienced Social Worker, Adult Social Care Fixed Term1 year, Full Time (37 hours).

Salary Range £38,626 - £42,708

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker with post qualification experience, or social workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.

The current opportunity is available in Central Northumberland, based at Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth, and it is hopeful you will join us on our new journey in adult social care in Northumberland working in some newly established teams, creating an enhanced platform which aims to give even better support to vulnerable adults and their loved ones in the county.

Main duties of the job

About the role:

At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving the lives of Adults within Northumberland ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy and independent.

We are looking for Social Workers who are committed professionals, determined to deliver an excellent service to vulnerable individuals within our communities.

As you work to provide comprehensive assessments, 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.

If your skill set includes the above, come and join a progressive and innovative organisation which values all our employees.

Essential requirements:

  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration.
  • Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement that the post holder has a valid driving licence and has access to a car they can use for work purposes

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)

  • Car leasing scheme
  • 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

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Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,626 to £42,708 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0022-25-0012

Job locations

Eddie Ferguson House

Ridley Street

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 3AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

To make an NCC application, please us the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1888

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

To make an NCC application, please us the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1888

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration.
  • Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement that the post holder has a valid driving licence and has access to a car they can use for work purposes
  • To make an NCC application, please us the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1888

Experience

Essential

  • Successfully completed ASYE (Assessed and supported year in employment) programme
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration.
  • Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement that the post holder has a valid driving licence and has access to a car they can use for work purposes
  • To make an NCC application, please us the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1888

Experience

Essential

  • Successfully completed ASYE (Assessed and supported year in employment) programme

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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

Eddie Ferguson House

Ridley Street

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 3AG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

Eddie Ferguson House

Ridley Street

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 3AG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Manager

Liz Mulligan

liz.mulligan@northumberland.gov.uk

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,626 to £42,708 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0022-25-0012

Job locations

Eddie Ferguson House

Ridley Street

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 3AG


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