Social Worker
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6-8 (SCP 22-35) £32,654 - £44,711 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 281799 |
Summary
We are looking for highly motivated, qualified social workers, who share our values of Enablement, Innovation and Respect, to join our expanding Adult Social Care Service, which was recently rated andlsquo;Goodandrsquo; by the Care Quality Commission.
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We are committed to working alongside customers and carers to enable them to lead independent and fulfilling lives, as part of their local communities, and are proud to note that customers reported positive experiences with assessment and support, including increased independence, choice, and control.
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We have a number of permanent posts available across our Short Term Service, Front Door Service, Long Term Service, Hospital Interface Team and our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team.
Applications are invited from both experienced and newly qualified social workers.
The duties of the post include:
- Undertaking Strengths-Based assessments; developing and reviewing care and support plans to ensure they meet shared / best outcomes.
- Multi agency working in close partnership with customers, Carers and other stakeholders.
-Undertaking Assessments under the Mental Capacity Act
The successful candidates can expect to be well-supported in their professional development and will be provided with ample opportunities to ensure they meet the registration requirements of the Regulator as well as explore career progression pathways. We have a well established Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Framework and a clear Workforce Development Strategy in place. In turn, the successful candidates will have:
- Excellent communication and assessment skills, plus a solid understanding of the relevant statutory frameworks.
andnbsp;- The ability to evidence and demonstrate best practice as well as be accountable for their work.
andnbsp;- The ability to work with an appropriate level of autonomy, as well as within a busy social work team.
andnbsp;- The ability to meet targets and deadlines, including data quality.
andnbsp;- A Social Work qualification and be registered with SW England.andnbsp;
andnbsp;- The ability to work a flexible working pattern if required to meet changing demands.
The following are desirable:
- Working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. andnbsp;
- Understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda.andnbsp;
Why choose Sunderland?andnbsp;andnbsp;Sunderland is an exciting place to work with a range of additional benefits, please see attached employees benefits document, with the following also available:
- Regionally competitive salary and pay scales.
- Essential car user allowance
- Hybrid working arrangements supporting a blended home/office working model utilising community bases and the new state of the art City Hall which offers first class facilities to support both individual working requirements along with facilities for collaborative and partnership arrangements.
- Working in a supportive team environment and culture of learning and development across Adult Social Care.
- Exciting training and development opportunities, including individually tailored coaching and mentoring; Practice Education and Supervisor; AMHP; BIA/AMCaP
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Sunderland City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information or discussion, please contact Lisa Hayward -andnbsp; Hospital Interface Team Manager on 07776391025, or Kayleigh Pearson - Careandnbsp; Team Manager on 07711597352
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services by email:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
andnbsp;
We are committed to working alongside customers and carers to enable them to lead independent and fulfilling lives, as part of their local communities, and are proud to note that customers reported positive experiences with assessment and support, including increased independence, choice, and control.
andnbsp;
We have a number of permanent posts available across our Short Term Service, Front Door Service, Long Term Service, Hospital Interface Team and our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team.
Applications are invited from both experienced and newly qualified social workers.
The duties of the post include:
- Undertaking Strengths-Based assessments; developing and reviewing care and support plans to ensure they meet shared / best outcomes.
- Multi agency working in close partnership with customers, Carers and other stakeholders.
-Undertaking Assessments under the Mental Capacity Act
The successful candidates can expect to be well-supported in their professional development and will be provided with ample opportunities to ensure they meet the registration requirements of the Regulator as well as explore career progression pathways. We have a well established Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Framework and a clear Workforce Development Strategy in place. In turn, the successful candidates will have:
- Excellent communication and assessment skills, plus a solid understanding of the relevant statutory frameworks.
andnbsp;- The ability to evidence and demonstrate best practice as well as be accountable for their work.
andnbsp;- The ability to work with an appropriate level of autonomy, as well as within a busy social work team.
andnbsp;- The ability to meet targets and deadlines, including data quality.
andnbsp;- A Social Work qualification and be registered with SW England.andnbsp;
andnbsp;- The ability to work a flexible working pattern if required to meet changing demands.
The following are desirable:
- Working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. andnbsp;
- Understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda.andnbsp;
Why choose Sunderland?andnbsp;andnbsp;Sunderland is an exciting place to work with a range of additional benefits, please see attached employees benefits document, with the following also available:
- Regionally competitive salary and pay scales.
- Essential car user allowance
- Hybrid working arrangements supporting a blended home/office working model utilising community bases and the new state of the art City Hall which offers first class facilities to support both individual working requirements along with facilities for collaborative and partnership arrangements.
- Working in a supportive team environment and culture of learning and development across Adult Social Care.
- Exciting training and development opportunities, including individually tailored coaching and mentoring; Practice Education and Supervisor; AMHP; BIA/AMCaP
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi_lJ9Gzy_E" target="_blank" Sunderland City Council - and#39;Thatand#39;s the way we do thingsand#39;:andnbsp;
Sunderland City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information or discussion, please contact Lisa Hayward -andnbsp; Hospital Interface Team Manager on 07776391025, or Kayleigh Pearson - Careandnbsp; Team Manager on 07711597352
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services by email:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
andnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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