Experienced Social Worker, Adult Social Care – Permanent, Full Time (37 hours). Salary Range £39,862 - £44,075
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers with post qualification experience, or social workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.
The opportunity available is within our North Team based in Alnwick Fire Station, Alnwick or Macdonald House, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. At Northumberland County Council we are committed to delivering a high‑quality service to vulnerable adults across the County – and we are looking for professionals who share our vision.
About the role
We are seeking committed and professional Social Workers who are determined to deliver excellent services to vulnerable individuals. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and manage your own caseload while receiving regular supervision and guidance from your Team Manager. A clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authority's statutory duties is essential.
Essential requirements
* Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration.
* Applicants must have completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
* Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement that the post holder has a valid driving licence and has access to a car they can use for work purposes.
For more information about the vacancy please contact Liz Mulligan, Senior Manager – liz.mulligan@northumberland.gov.uk.
Why choose us?
* 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).
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please contact the Human Resources team. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council's latest job opportunities.
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please refer to the attached guidance notes. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Alternative application format: British Sign Language – northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net; For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss – Text relay service - Dial 018001 01670 623930.
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