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Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,862 to £44,075 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blyth, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Northumberland County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ncc/TP/70/2525/SA(R1) |
Summary
Make a real difference in one of England’s most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland.
Following recent service developments, we are delighted to offer exciting Social Work opportunities within our developing countywide Learning Disability Team in Northumberland. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking service that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.
The post is a permanent contract, full time at 37hrs per week.
Salary: £39,862 - £44,075 (dependant on experience) including annual increments.
You will be based at Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth but we offer flexible working options including the option to hybrid work from alternative locality bases around the County. We proudly operate a flexi scheme, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance whilst making a meaningful impact.
As a Social Worker in our Learning Disability team, you will undertake care and support needs assessments, care planning and reviews, complete Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, and work closely with individuals, families, and carers to create tailored care plans that truly make a difference. You’ll also collaborate with a range of other internal and external statutory, private and charitable and voluntary stakeholders to ensure our residents receive the right support and resources to achieve better outcomes.
Our Learning Disability team is co-located with specialist health partners, fostering strong collaborative relationships that lead to more integrated working and better outcomes for the individuals and families we support.
You’ll enjoy autonomy in managing your caseload working closely with a supportive team while receiving consistent guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager.
Additional benefits of working for Northumberland include the support of our dedicated Adult Social Care training team, who provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role. From specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development including the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications.
For this position you must have the following:
-Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
-Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
-Experience of Social Work with adults you will have experience of working within Adult Social Care teams in particular with clients whose primary need is a learning disability.
-It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner and is able to use the car for work purposes.
For further information on this position, please contact Zoe Talic, Senior Manager on zoe.talic@northumberland.gov.uk
Following recent service developments, we are delighted to offer exciting Social Work opportunities within our developing countywide Learning Disability Team in Northumberland. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking service that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.
The post is a permanent contract, full time at 37hrs per week.
Salary: £39,862 - £44,075 (dependant on experience) including annual increments.
You will be based at Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth but we offer flexible working options including the option to hybrid work from alternative locality bases around the County. We proudly operate a flexi scheme, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance whilst making a meaningful impact.
As a Social Worker in our Learning Disability team, you will undertake care and support needs assessments, care planning and reviews, complete Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, and work closely with individuals, families, and carers to create tailored care plans that truly make a difference. You’ll also collaborate with a range of other internal and external statutory, private and charitable and voluntary stakeholders to ensure our residents receive the right support and resources to achieve better outcomes.
Our Learning Disability team is co-located with specialist health partners, fostering strong collaborative relationships that lead to more integrated working and better outcomes for the individuals and families we support.
You’ll enjoy autonomy in managing your caseload working closely with a supportive team while receiving consistent guidance from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager.
Additional benefits of working for Northumberland include the support of our dedicated Adult Social Care training team, who provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role. From specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development including the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educators qualifications.
For this position you must have the following:
-Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
-Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
-Experience of Social Work with adults you will have experience of working within Adult Social Care teams in particular with clients whose primary need is a learning disability.
-It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner and is able to use the car for work purposes.
For further information on this position, please contact Zoe Talic, Senior Manager on zoe.talic@northumberland.gov.uk
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