Social Worker - Care and Support Team

Job summary

Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland.At Northumberland County Council,werecommitted to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County - andwerelooking for professionals who share our vision.

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.

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.

We have a vacancy for a Social Worker in theNorth Locality Care and Support Team based in our Berwick or Alnwick District Offices.

Main duties of the job

At NCC, we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent.

As a Social Worker in the Care and Support Team you will work with people over 18 years of age with a mental illness or physical disability. You will work closely with the appropriate primary care teams fostering collaborative relationships which lead to better outcomes for the people we support.

What we are looking for:

Enthusiastic, qualified and experienced Social Workers with a commitment to continuous development

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and enjoy a healthy balance of autonomy and support. Youll manage your own caseload while receiving regular supervision and consistent guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager. A clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authoritys statutory duties is essential.

If you bring these skills and values, we invite you to join a progressive and innovative organisation that truly values its employees.

About us

For this position you must have the following:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
• a valid UK driving licence and is either a car ownerorcanuseacar for work purposes.

Additional benefits of working for Northumberland include the support of our dedicated Adult Social Care training team, who provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role. From specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development including the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications.

Why choose us?

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance.

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 local authority continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees),
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

• Essential Car User scheme
• Free parking in majority of NCC base sites
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available