We're looking for a Social Worker, Interested?
We are ambitious and take pride in the fact that Gateshead is rated “Good” by CQC. CQC stated that we “had a real focus on supporting people living in Gateshead to stay healthy and avoid the need for formal support where possible”.
Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!
The Team
Our Assessment teams use a conversational approach, focusing on an individual's strengths and the community around them, supporting Gateshead residents to live thriving lives. Teams across the service provide assessment, intervention, and support in relation to an individual's social care needs with a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence, helping individuals take greater control over their lives by championing an early engagement model. Working in this way promotes the individual's access to other agencies and provides them with the tools to be both physically and mentally healthy, reducing their need for long‑term provisions and re‑enable them where possible.
About the Role
Gateshead Council's ambitious Adult Social Care service is currently looking to recruit a Social Worker, who is registered with Social Work England. You must have a social work qualification or be pending successful completion of your final year at university studying the Social Work qualification (MA or BA in Social Work, Dip SW CQSW or CSS or equivalent). Newly qualified applicants will be held on SCP28 ($37,938) pending successful completion of your ASYE.
You must have an understanding of the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding Adults Legislation Policy, The Mental Health Act (amended 2007), The Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Continuing Health Care and section 117. You should also be able to interpret Social Care Legislation and apply it to practice while adhering to the Local Authority statutory responsibilities.
You should have an understanding of current issues in social work practice, excellent communication skills, and the ability to use IT systems. It is also important that you have a commitment to equal opportunities, anti‑oppressive practice, and inter‑agency working.
You must have a current driving licence and access to a car or mobility support.
Please refer to the job profile for the full list of essential criteria for grade I and grade J.
What’s in it for you?
Salary:
* You will be appointed to Grade I ($39,152 – $41,771) or Grade J ($41,771 – $45,091) depending upon your qualifications and experience. Newly Qualified Social Workers will be held on the bottom of Grade I ($39,152) pending successful completion of the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Please see the job profile for essential criteria.
* Outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
* Annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro‑rata for part‑time employees) rising to 32 days after five years of service, with the option to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
* Access to great health and wellbeing support and the ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL, you can also access discounted leisure facilities.
* Access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle.
* Access to the BlueLight Card Scheme and an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup.
* Generous flexi‑time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4‑week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
* Hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate.
* Robust Workforce Development offer with many opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
* Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with our partners NHS Fleet Solutions offering a wider range of electric or hybrid vehicles (subject to eligibility criteria).
Staff Feedback
Staff feedback reflected a senior leadership team that was visible, capable and compassionate. For example, staff said leaders took an interest in them and would remember details about work they had going on as well as their professional or personal lives.
The local authority worked collaboratively with people and partners to actively promote and support new ways of working that improved people's social care experiences and outcomes.
Apply Now
We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link: JOB PROFILE. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Michelle Lee on 07780379827 or Michellelee@gateshead.gov.uk.
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