At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Triage team to support children and young people in Northumberland.
- Company: Northumberland County Council, a supportive and family-focused authority.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and access to various staff networks.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for safeguarding children and relevant social work experience.
The predicted salary is between 35045 - 42833 £ per year.
Do you want to join Northumberland County Council as a Social Worker? There is currently a part-time post available within the Triage team based at the Front Door service, providing a Statutory Social Work Service to the children and young people of Northumberland, offering a variety of experiences and opportunities within the role.
Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child focused Authority, with strong and effective management and leadership (Ofsted reported!). Known for being supportive of staff and with a strong ethos for flexibility, working in Northumberland Children's Services is like having a second family (so say our staff).
You will be part of a well-established triage team linked to the MASH and responsible for dealing with contacts/referrals made to the Front Door and completing a robust triage/MASH assessment within timescales in relation to the children and young people identified within these. We are looking for social workers with a passion for safeguarding children.
What will Northumberland offer you?
- Signs of safety Training
- Essential Car User allowance
- A competitive salary of up to £45,529 (dependent on experience)
- A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments
- A generous Pension scheme
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service
- Flexi system available to take up to 18 additional days leave per year
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme
- Access to a wide range of staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support
- Hybrid working
- Access to car lease scheme following the probation period
- Free parking at council offices and on-site charging facilities for electric vehicles.
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.
Social Worker in Morpeth employer: North East Combined Authority
Northumberland County Council is an excellent employer for those seeking flexible and meaningful work opportunities within the community. As part of the Staff Bank, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and offers training to enhance your skills, all while contributing to the maintenance of local housing. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to equal opportunities, this role provides a unique chance to make a positive impact in the Blyth area.
Contact Details:
North East Combined Authority Recruitment Team
