Adults Social Worker

Job Description

Further InformationSocial Worker, Adult Social Care (Permanent, full time 37 hrs per week)We have started on a new journey in social care in Northumberland with restructured teams creating a new platform which aims to give even better support to vulnerable adults and their loved ones in the County.As part of these changes, we are looking for a Social Worker to join our Care and Support Team covering the Wansbeck Primary Care Network based at Eddie Ferguson House, BlythAbout the role:As a key worker for adults with care needs over 18 years of age, you will be the main point of contact for support and advice to them and their families. You will also lead in ensuring their safety in their day to day lives and to help them live as full andindependent a life as possible.The role will include responsibility for completing needs assessments, taking into consideration safeguarding, reviewing the need for continuing healthcare and promoting self-directed support.You will work within a Care and Support Team which include social workers and care managers who will link closely with GP practices, community health services and district nurses.You will need to have a strong commitment to enabling and empowering service users to live independently in the community and help them think creatively about how they can do that. There will be a focus on managing risk and ensuring service users are protectedfrom significant harm.You will need to be able to work well within a team and independently, have good time management skills and an ability to prioritise.You also need strong interpersonal, advocacy and communication skills. Solid IT skills are also needed to be able to input, use and retrieve data and information although full system training will be given.Applications will be welcome from New Qualified and Experienced Social WorkersEssential Requirements: Degree in Social Work (or equivalent professional qualification)If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service, we would like to hear from you.We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:-A starting salary of £33,486 (rising to £37,568) Band 8 - Pay award pending-25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme-Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands-Car Leasing SchemePlease visit: https://About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.For further information: Please find attached the job description and person specification.Please note the closing date for this post is midnight on 18th October 2022.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applications who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email .uk with your name and the jobtitle you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustmentsto enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know. [Location: Blyth, NE24 3AG]