Are you a qualified social worker looking for new opportunities?
Have you visited the vast countryside and towns of Northumberland? Why not come and see what it would look like working in such a beautiful County. We have positions and opportunities now available in the rural area of West Northumberland based in Hexham town centre.
Do you want to join our West Locality social work team as a Qualified Social Worker? There is a rare opportunity to join this rural team in safeguarding children.
Did you know Northumberland Children's Services are an OUTSTANDING Authority? Now really is the time to come!
Northumberland are committed to supporting our workforce in development to support career progression and recognize the skill and experience you have. You could be part of this.
Children's Services are using the Signs of Safety model, a strengths based approach to working with Children and Families. 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).
Want to come join our team?
What will Northumberland offer you?
Essential Car User allowance
A competitive salary of £37338 - 41418
A commitment to flexible working and fleibility around family and caring commitments
A generous Pension scheme
A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years service
Access to the BlueLight Card Scheme
Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support
Hybrid working
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that the closing date for this position 01 August 2024 however we do have right to close the advert early if required.
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 wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. 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:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.