Social Workers - Adult Social Care
Northumberland County Council's adult social care safeguarding service are dedicated to support vulnerable adults across the county.
See below for information on NCC's social work teams, the current vacancies and the benefits & perks of working for NCC.
Northumberland County Councils Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate is committed to supporting adults across the community, ensuring they live in a safe environment free from abuse and neglect. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate services that protect the most vulnerable adults in our society. At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving the lives of Adults within Northumberland ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy and independent.
We are looking for experienced Social Workers who are committed professionals, determined to deliver an excellent service to vulnerable individuals within our communities.
As you work to provide comprehensive assessments, 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 regular supervision and the full support of your Team Manager.
Our Social Work Teams...
- Care and Support
- Prevention
- Countywide Learning Disabilities
- Intensive Mental Health
- AMHP & Mental Health Inpatient
- Risk & Independence
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS)
- Emergency Duty
- Home Safe
- Safeguarding
- Substance Abuse & Alcohol
- Social Work Academy for Newly Qualified Social Workers & Social Work Apprentices
See our current vacancies below...
Social Worker (Adult social care)
Permanent | Full time 37 hours | Salary £39,862 - £44,075 | Hexham
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers with post qualification experience, or social workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.
Care and Support provide a holistic and integrated service for adults aged 18 and over. We support individuals with both physical and mental health needs, working closely with a wide range of partner agencies; including drug and alcohol services, mental health practitioners, health professionals, housing services, the police, and children’s social care, to ensure coordinated and effective support.
At Northumberland County Council, we’re committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County — and we’re looking for professionals who share our vision.
Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Permanent | Full time 37 hours | Salary £45,091 - £49,282 | Morpeth
At Northumberland County Council, we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent. Our dedicated AMHP team is led by a single point of contact for all daytime Mental Health Act assessments across the county, ensuring consistency and collaboration.
What makes this role unique?
Follow patients through their full journey, from hospital admission to discharge and reintegration into the community. Work four days per week, including one 8.00am – 8.00pm shift. Carry a small, focused inpatient caseload to maintain quality and continuity of care. Apply your professional skills in complex ethical and legislative contexts.
