Social Worker (Learning Disabilities)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/08/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/10/2022 09:15
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen for three social workers to join our enthusiastic countywide learning disabilities team in Northumberland. This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will work alongside other professional, promoting strength based approaches to practice and service delivery to adults with Learning disabilities.
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. You will complete Care Act Assessments, 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 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.
Essential Criteria:
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Experience of Social Work with adults you will have experience of working within Adult Social Care teams in particular with clients whose primary need is a learning disability.
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and a car owner.
All of the positions available are permanent, full time roles.
For further information, please see the job description and person specification attached.
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-A starting salary of £33,486 (rising to £37,568 Band 8)
-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 Scheme
For further information:
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 hrrecruitnent@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title 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 adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know
Please note
This job is closed for applications.