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Social Workers

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/10/2016
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 31/10/2016 12:00
Salary:
£30,480 - £34,196
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Vacancy ID:
156255
Employment Location:
Various Locations Across Northumberland
Number of posts:
10
Closing date:
31 Oct
Further Information
At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and young people.

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 within locality teams, new Single Point Access, Fostering and Adoption, Young People and Adolescents and Children with Disabilities and complex needs.

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 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 up to £34,196 (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.

Management who are committed to an appropriate caseload.
Regular supervision
A supportive environment – mentoring
Learning and career progression opportunities
A generous remuneration package
Induction, support and mentoring from day one in post
Flexible working

If you have any questions regarding the career opportunities please email them to childrenssocialcarejobs@northumberland.gov.uk for the relevant job descriptions and information packs.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.