Social Worker (Fostering Team)

Job Introduction

Have you visited the vast countryside and towns of Northumberland? Why not take a look and see what it would look like working in such a beautiful County.

Do you want to join Northumberland County Council as a Social Worker? There are posts currently available, providing Statutory Social Work Service around the areas of Northumberland, offering a variety of experiences and opportunities to the role.

Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child focused Authority, with strong and effective management and leadership (Ofsted reported!). Known for being supportive of staff and with a strong ethos for flexibility, working in Northumberland Children's Services is like having a second family (so say our staff).

You will carry a mixed caseload of children in a variety of circumstances (CP/PLO court proceedings/Cared For) and provide direct social work intervention to (children, young people and their families) in the community. We are looking for social workers with a passion for safeguarding children.

We are looking for 2 x full time fixed term positions.

What will Northumberland offer you?

Essential Car User allowance

A competitive salary of up to £45,529 (dependent on experience)

A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments

A generous Pension scheme

A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service

Flexi system available to take up to 18 additional days leave per year

Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support Hybrid working

Access to car lease scheme following the probation period Free parking at council offices and on-site charging facilities for electric vehicles.

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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 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

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