Overview
It is an exciting time to join Northumberland County Council Adult Social Care (ASC) as we commence recruitment of Newly Qualified Social Workers into the Northumberland Adult Social Work Academy. The Academy is recognised as an exemplar of national best practice and offers an innovative, bespoke training programme that commences in September 2026.
Responsibilities
* Complete a full‑time Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme designed to develop skills, competencies and confidence.
* Work with experienced managers and ASYE assessors to apply social work values to a carefully selected caseload.
* Develop knowledge of the legislative frameworks concerning ASC, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
* Receive reflective supervision on a regular basis to support the application of theory to practice.
* Participate in training, group supervision and mentoring.
* When numbers allow, engage in short‑term non‑social worker roles to bridge the gap between university and qualification.
Essential Criteria
* Working towards or having completed a Social Work Degree.
* Working towards successful registration with Social Work England.
* A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years of continuous local authority service (pro rata for part‑time).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme – up to two days flexible leave available each month (pro rata for part‑time).
* Free parking at the majority of NCC base sites.
* Free electric car charging at County Hall.
* Equipment provided, including mobile phone and laptop.
* Local government discount schemes at local and national businesses.
* Work‑life balance initiatives, including job sharing, flexible working and compressed hours.
* Salary sacrifice schemes.
* Staff networks offering peer networking, mutual support and development in areas such as Armed Forces, ASD, Carers Enable, Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Race Equality.
Equality and Diversity
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and 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, British Sign Language assistance is available through northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net and text‑relay services for speech or hearing difficulties at 018001 01670 623930. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to confirm that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Contact
For further information please contact Fiona Parkin (fiona.parkin@northumberland.gov.uk) or Tracey Horseman (tracey.horseman@northumberland.gov.uk).
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