Childrens Social Worker
| Company: | Northumberland County Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,177 to £45,529 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Morpeth, NE61 2EF |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 1 day remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Childrens Social Worker
Permament | Full time | Band 8 salary £41,117 - 45,529
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.
What you'll be doing:
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.
Essential requirements
What you'll bring: Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.
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