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Job Description
- Req#: F0022-25-0020?language=en&page=455&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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/?j=2011
- 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/?j=2011
Job summary
Experienced Social Workers, Adult Social Care Permanent, Full Time (37 hours).
Salary Range £38,626 - £42,708
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.
Current opportunities are available across Northumberland, and it is hopeful you will join us on our new journey in adult social care in Northumberland working in some newly established teams, creating an enhanced platform which aims to give even better support to vulnerable adults and their loved ones in the county.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving the lives of Adults within Northumberland ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy and independent.
We are looking for Social Workers who are committed professionals, determined to deliver an excellent service to vulnerable individuals within our communities.
As you work to provide comprehensive assessments, 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.
If your skill set includes the above, come and join a progressive and innovative organisation which values all our employees.
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:
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,626 to £42,708 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0022-25-0020
Job locations
Eddie Ferguson House
Ridley Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3AG
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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/?j=2011
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/?j=2011
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
Eddie Ferguson House
Ridley Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3AG
Employer's website
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
Eddie Ferguson House
Ridley Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3AG
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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