Social Worker - Care and Support Team

Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland. At Northumberland County Council, we’re committed to delivering a high‑quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County – and we’re looking for professionals who share our vision.

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. This is your chance to join a forward‑thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high‑quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.

We have a vacancy for a Social Worker in the North Locality Care and Support Team based in our Berwick or Alnwick District Offices.

About the role: At Northumberland County Council we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy and independent. As a Social Worker in the Care and Support Team you will work with people over 18 years of age with a mental illness or physical disability. You will work closely with the appropriate primary care teams, fostering collaborative relationships that lead to better outcomes for the people we support.

What we are looking for:

• Enthusiastic, qualified and experienced Social Workers with a commitment to continuous development.
• In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and enjoy a healthy balance of autonomy and support.
• You’ll manage your own caseload while receiving regular supervision and consistent guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager.
• A clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authority’s statutory duties is essential.

If you bring these skills and values, we invite you to join a progressive and innovative organisation that truly values its employees.

Additional benefits of working for Northumberland include the support of our dedicated Adult Social Care training team, who provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role. From specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development, including the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications.

Required qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.

For further information on this position, please contact Kirsty Randall on 07798 581 241.

Why choose us? Northumberland is world‑renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of local authority continuous service (pro‑rata for part‑time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro‑rata for part‑time employees).
• Essential Car User scheme.
• Free parking in majority of NCC base sites.
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses as well as national brands.
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
• A range of salary‑sacrifice schemes are available.
• Staff networks – run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.