Social Worker - Adult Social Care
The closing date is 18 March 2026
Job summary
Social Worker Opportunities Northumberland County Council
Directorate:Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing
Contract Type: Permanent or Fixed Term (role-dependent)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Locations: Wansbeck General Hospital, Hexham, Morpeth, Berwick&Alnwick
About Us
Northumberland County Council is committed to delivering highquality support to vulnerable adults, ensuring they can live safe, healthy, and independent lives. We are seeking enthusiastic, skilled Social Workers to join several teams across the county
Main duties of the job
1. Social Worker Home Safe Hospital Discharge (Wansbeck General Hospital)You will complete urgent needs assessments, mental capacity assessments, and work with families and partner agencies to facilitate safe discharge from hospital.
2. Social Worker West Care & Support (Hexham)Join an integrated team supporting adults with complex physical and mental health needs. You will manage your own caseload with strong supervision and multiagency partnership working.
3. Social Worker Prevention Team (Morpeth)Based at County Hall, you will undertake preventative, strengthsbased assessments to support adults to maintain independence. Training opportunities include AMHP and Practice Educator pathways.
4. Social Worker North Locality Care & Support (Berwick or Alnwick)Support adults with physical disabilities and mental illness, working closely with primary care networks and local partners
About us
What We Offer- Regular supervision and strong team support
- Excellent professional development, including accredited courses
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Opportunities to work in one of Englands most beautiful regions
- Degree in Social Work & registration with Social Work England
- Successful completion of ASYE
- Valid UK driving licence and ability to travel for work
If you share our passion for improving the lives of adults across Northumberland, we encourage you to apply
Details
Date posted
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,862 to £44,075 a year Dependant on experience, annual increase
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0022-26-0009
Job locations
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Northumberland County Council
Wallace Green
Berwick-upon-tweed
TD15 1ED
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9JJ
Northumberland County Council
Blackthorn Close
Lionheart Enterprise Park
Alnwick
NE66 2ER
Dene Park House
Dene Park
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1HN
Employer details
Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Employer's website
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