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Job Summary
Northumberland County Council Adults Safeguarding Team have an exciting job opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to work within the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
Job Summary
Northumberland County Council Adults Safeguarding Team have an exciting job opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to work within the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed social worker who is resilient and confident to deliver an excellent service within Northumberland.The team consists of Social Workers, Safeguarding Managers and Team Managers who work closely with our partner agencies to ensure the safeguarding of Adults at Risk in Northumberland working closely with Northumbria Police, Childrens Services, Health, CNTW anda number ofother partner agencies.
You will be based at County Hall, Morpeth integrated with our partner agencies, however the opportunity for hybrid working is available.The role is a permanent, full time post (37 hours per week) and has a starting salary of £38,626, increasing to £42,708.
Main duties of the job
The Role Of The Job
* To carry out triage of new safeguarding referrals within a 24 hourtimescale
* To assess andanalyze risk and strengths along with implementing safety planning
* Liaise with clients via telephone and on occasion, conduct a home visit
* Liaise with partner agencies to ensure the safeguarding of an adult at risk
* Access support via the safeguarding managers/Team Manager where appropriate
* Complete brief assessments of work completed
* Conduct unannounced visits to organizations where safeguarding concerns have been raised Identify immediate risk of harm and raise this with your line manager
* Meet tight timescales within Triage and MASH Support with organizational safeguarding
* Record data on NCC systems
The Requirements Of The Job
* Social Work Degree
* Social Work Registration with Social Work England
* You must have completed the ASYE programme
* Valid UK driving licence
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)
* Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension SchemeTo see all our excellent benefits and perks, please clickhere.
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Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,626 to £42,708 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0022-25-0014
Job locations
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the attached job description and person specification.
To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the attached job description and person specification.
To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* - Social Work Degree
* - Social Work Registration with Social Work England
* - Completed ASYE programme
* - Valid UK driving licence
* To make an NCC application, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* - Social Work Degree
* - Social Work Registration with Social Work England
* - Completed ASYE programme
* - Valid UK driving licence
* To make an NCC application, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1928
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Employer's website
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Government Administration
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