Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our enthusiastic countywide learning disabilities team in Northumberland
The post is a permanent contract, full time at 37hrs per week.
Salary: £39,862 - £44,075
This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will work alongside other professional, promoting strength based approaches to practice and service delivery to adults with Learning disabilities.
You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills in relationship to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, set objectives, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions.
You will complete Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resources required to meet the care and support needs you have identified.
As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, 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. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
For this position you must have the following:
* Degree is Social Work & registered with Social Work England
* Successfully completed the ASYE programme
* Experience of Social Work with adults you will have experience of working within Adult Social Care teams in particular with clients whose primary need is a learning disability.
* It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes.
For further information on this position, please contact Zoe Talic, Senior Manager on
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis
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)
* 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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Further information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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