Social Worker

Job Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our enthusiastic Home Safe Hospital Discharge Service working at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.  

Whilst the post will predominantly be based at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, we will require the successful candidate to be flexible in providing service cover at other hospitals across the County. 

 The post will be 37 hours per week on a permanent contract basis. 

The Role:
You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills in relationship to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, set objectives, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions to facilitate safe hospital discharges. You will complete Urgent Needs Assessment, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resources required to meet the care and support needs you have identified. 

As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, 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. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

The salary range for this full time position is £37,336 - £41,418.

You must have the following requirements of this role:  

 
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details. 

For an informal discussion please contact Heather Hunt, Team Manager on 01670622320.

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 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