Social Worker

Job summary

Experienced Social Workers, Adult Social Care Permanent, Full Time (37 hours).

Salary Range £38,626 - £42,708

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.

Current opportunities are available across Northumberland, 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.

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)
• 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)

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