Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/08/2016
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/09/2016 12:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Various Locations Across Northumberland
Further Information
Northumberland County Council are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving positive outcomes for our children, young people and young adults open to our Leaving Care Service.
This is an exciting time to join Northumberland as we embark on an improvement and transformation programme by increasing our established workforce, which will lead to a range of exciting opportunities for those wanting to progress their careers and skills in social work practice.
We are looking for Social Workers who are committed professionals, determined to deliver an excellent service to vulnerable individuals aged 0-25 years, within our communities. Opportunities are available in Locality teams, Disabled Children Team, Early Help Social Workers based within the SPA (Single Point of Access) Fostering and Adoption, Northumberland Adolescent Service, Youth Offending Service (Salary up to £34,196)
There are also opportunities for Social Workers within the Emergency Duty Team (Remuneration for OOH and enhancement paid for individuals with Approved Mental Health qualification).
You bring the enthusiasm and dedication and in return we can provide you with the opportunity to join a progressive and innovative organisation, which values its employees and provides opportunities to contribute to an effective multi agency ethos.
Our leadership team believes that in order for social workers to be effective professionals, we provide a culture of opportunity which is evident within our current stable workforce.
We offer:
A competitive salary (dependent on grade and experience) with a wide range of additional benefits
The opportunity to develop skills and experience across a range of different specialist teams within Children’s and Adults across
rural and urban localities;
Induction, support and mentoring from day one in post;
Management who are committed to an appropriate caseload;
Learning and career progression opportunities;
Regular Supervision;
A generous remuneration package;
Flexible and agile working;
If you have any questions regarding the career opportunities please email them to childrenssocialcarejobs@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.