Social Worker - Adult Social Care

Northumberland County Council

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

Northumberland County Council Adults Safeguarding Team have an exciting job opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to work within the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed social worker who is resilient and confident to deliver an excellent service within Northumberland.The team consists of Social Workers, Safeguarding Managers and Team Managers who work closely with our partner agencies to ensure the safeguarding of Adults at Risk in Northumberland working closely with Northumbria Police, Childrens Services, Health, CNTW anda number ofother partner agencies.

You will be based at County Hall, Morpeth integrated with our partner agencies, however the opportunity for hybrid working is available.The role is a permanent, full time post (37 hours per week) and has a starting salary of £38,626, increasing to £42,708.

Main duties of the job

The role of the job:

  • To carry out triage of new safeguarding referrals within a 24 hourtimescale
  • To assess andanalyze risk and strengths along with implementing safety planning
  • Liaise with clients via telephone and on occasion, conduct a home visit
  • Liaise with partner agencies to ensure the safeguarding of an adult at risk
  • Access support via the safeguarding managers/Team Manager where appropriate
  • Complete brief assessments of work completed
  • Conduct unannounced visits to organizations where safeguarding concerns have been raised Identify immediate risk of harm and raise this with your line manager
  • Meet tight timescales within Triage and MASH Support with organizational safeguarding
  • Record data on NCC systems

The requirements of the job:

  • Social Work Degree
  • Social Work Registration with Social Work England
  • You must have completed the ASYE programme
  • Valid UK driving licence

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 website here.

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)
  • Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension SchemeTo see all our excellent benefits and perks, please clickhere.

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Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,626 to £42,708 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0022-25-0014

Job locations

County Hall

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 2EF


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Social Work Degree
  • - Social Work Registration with Social Work England
  • - Completed ASYE programme
  • - Valid UK driving licence
  • To make an NCC application, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Social Work Degree
  • - Social Work Registration with Social Work England
  • - Completed ASYE programme
  • - Valid UK driving licence
  • To make an NCC application, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928

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

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:

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,626 to £42,708 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0022-25-0014

Job locations

County Hall

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 2EF


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