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Social Worker

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£36,363 - £39,862 per annum (unprogressed); £40,777 - £45,091 per annum (progressed) - pay award pendingCloses: 7 Jun
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our well-established Neighbourhood-focussed, Adult Community Team, which delivers services to achieve the best outcomes for adults and older people who have care and support needs. 
 
We work with a variety of people over the age of 18 who have the need for social work intervention. We are looking for highly motivated, registered social workers to join our expanding Adult Community Teams. We are proud and committed to working alongside people and their carers, to enable them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives, as part of their local communities. 

We are specifically looking for a social worker to be part of our Older Persons specialism for longer-term case management. 

It is essential that you have 3-4 years post qualifying experience and have a clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authorities statutory duties. 
 
The successful applicant will also need to be a dynamic, innovative and committed person, willing to consider all possible options, working with external stakeholders, people and their families, as well as colleagues within local authority.  
 
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is working in regulated activity.  If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s).  It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
 
What do we offer?
  • A dedicated 10-day induction 
  • Options for flexible and hybrid working 
  • Generous annual leave in addition to bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave 
  • Access to a PQ Postgraduate Framework 
  • Access to online social work resources 
  • Access to mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives including a well-being telephone line 
  • Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme 
  • Access to a home electronics schemes and vehicle leasing scheme.  
How to apply
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

For an informal chat about this position, please contact Aidan Phillips, Team Manager on 0191 2788100