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Job Description
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- 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)
- Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration and have successfully completed the ASYE programme.
- To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1999
- Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration and have successfully completed the ASYE programme.
- To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1999
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our enthusiastic Home Safe Hospital Discharge Service working at Wansbeck General Hospital.
Whilst the post will predominantly be based at Wansbeck General Hospital we will require the successful candidate to be flexible in providing service cover at other hospitals across the County in particular Blyth Community Hospital and Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital as well as Newcastle Hospitals.
The post will be 37 hours per week on a permanent contract basis.
Main duties of the job
The Role: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 to facilitate safe hospital discharges. You will complete Urgent Needs Assessment, 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.
The salary range for this part time position is £38626- £42708 pro rata.
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.
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Details
Date posted
16 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,626 to £42,708 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0022-25-0018
Job locations
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9JJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.
To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2001
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.
To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2001
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9JJ
Employer's website
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9JJ
Employer's website
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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