Job Information
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.
We have 2 opportunities available in the following teams and locations:
1. South/Central Team based in Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth
2. North Team based in Alnwick Fire Station, Alnwick
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.
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.
You’ll 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.
If you bring these skills and values, we invite you to join a progressive and innovative organisation that truly values its employees.
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 on liz.mulligan@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council’s (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:
- 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 click here.
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
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.
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
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
