Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Pemanent 30 hour Social Work Assistant to work within the Dales Locality Team.



The Team provides an effective and efficient Assessment and Care Management service to adults 18 years and over with a physical disability, older people, and their carers.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will have a good understanding of key policy drivers and issues affecting the Teams service user groups and their carers. Able to work with partner agencies, providers, and other professionals in order to ensure that needs are assessed and met in an appropriate and timely manner.

We encourage you to contact Angela Craggs, Locality Team Manager on tel: 03000 261286 or email at angela.craggs@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You should have experience of working with people either in a customer focussed environment or in a caring role (work can be in a voluntary or paid capacity).



Required Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English Language (9-4/A-C grades) or equivalent relevant qualification



Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support (if driving must have current valid driving licence and appropriate insurance).



Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.




If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year). Hybrid working (home and office working). Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS. Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme. Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring. Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers). Discounted DCC gym membership. Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause. Trade Union membership. A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.



Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look

HYBRID WORKING

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings freshttp://durham.gov.uk/jobsandcareerswithush ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held week commencing 5th January 2026




We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website



If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk



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