Social Worker

You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills in relationship to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, set objectives, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions to facilitate safe hospital discharges. You will complete Urgent Needs Assessment, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resources required to meet the care and support needs you have identified. As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, 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.

• Social work degree
• Completed ASYE year
• Social work england registration
  
  Northumberland County Councils (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and further information about working for NCC, please visit our websitehere.
  
  Whilst the post will predominantly be based at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, we will require the successful candidate to be flexible in providing service cover at other hospitals across the County.
The post will be 37 hours per week on a permanent contract basis. The salary range for this full time position is£38,626 - £42,708.