Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our enthusiastic Home Safe Hospital Discharge Service working at Wansbeck General Hospital. Whilst the post will predominantly be based at Wansbeck General Hospital we will require the successful candidate to be flexible in providing service cover at other hospitals across the County in particular Blyth Community Hospital and Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital as well as Newcastle Hospitals. The post will be 37 hours per week on a permanent contract basis. Main duties of the job The Role: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. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authorities statutory duties. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. The salary range for this part time position is £38626- £42708 pro rata. About us 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 work. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here. Why choose us? We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Councils latest job opportunities. Facebook: NCC Jobs GroupLinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £38,626 to £42,708 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0022-25-0018 Job locations Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 9JJ Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification. To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2001 Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification. To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2001 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration and have successfully completed the ASYE programme. To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1999 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration and have successfully completed the ASYE programme. To make an application on NCC careers site, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1999 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northumberland County Council Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 9JJ Employer's website https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Northumberland County Council Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 9JJ Employer's website https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab). Location : Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, NE63 9JJ Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom