Job Information
This is an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced Social Workers with post qualification experience and a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.
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, Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Human Rights Act and related legislation along with 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.
Essential requirements:
- Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration.
- A BIA qualification with relevant post qualifying experience.
- An excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Human Rights Act and related legislation.
- An ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
- The ability to prioritise workload
- The ability to carry out Deprivation of Liberty safeguards assessments and make recommendation's concerning people’s liberty.
- The ability to write excellent reports that will withstand legal scrutiny
- 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.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
For more information about the vacancy please contact Nita Melvin, Team Manager, nita.melvin@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
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 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)
- Car leasing scheme
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- 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, Racial Equality
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Further information
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 wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. 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.
