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Advanced Practitioner

Employer
Northumberland County Council
Location
Northumberland
Salary
£38,553 - £42,614
Closing date
26 Jun 2022

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Job role
Social Worker
Contract Type
Full time

We currently have an opportunity for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner to join the North Locality Team.  This is a great opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to advance their career in Social Work. We would consider applications on either a full time or part time basis for this role. The team covers the beautiful and rural North of Northumberland, however a blend of home and office working is possible and appropriate IT equipment will be provided.  

The team consists of Social Work Support Assistants, Social Workers, Social Work Advanced Practitioners and two Team Managers. Support to Social Work staff is provided by an admin team based in the same office. The team are very supportive and there is a strong emphasis on staff support, informal and formal supervisions, appraisals, professional and personal development, training, excellent team support and relationships with multi agency partners.  

Northumberland have adopted the Signs of Safety practice model and there are opportunities for training and support around Signs of Safety.  

The team has a strong commitment to work-life balance and offers flexibility through options such as home working, flexible working and compressed hours.  

We are offering: 

  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme). 
  • Opportunity to develop to an Advanced Practitioner.  
  • Essential car user allowance. 
  • Competitive annual leave provision. 
  • Flexi system. 
  • IT equipment to support staff working from home  
  • A supportive environment.  

Essential requirements  

Please refer to job description.  

Please take a moment to hear our social workers views about working for Northumberland:  

Mel - https://youtu.be/T9vkj_F2HVQ 

Paul - https://youtu.be/TaX5JHVcA_Q 

Charlotte - https://youtu.be/3jRM8sYsYA0 

Northumberland - https://youtu.be/xdI-zRQZDY4 

If you would like to discuss the posts please contact Neil Newcome on 01670 629447 (Team Manager) or Patrick Boyle on 01670 624035 (Senior Manager). 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

 

 

 

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