Community Care Worker

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

generous annual leave and flexi-time

travel expenses

discount on leisure centre memberships

free car parking at most sites

in-house counselling service

occupational health service

physiotherapist sessions

cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a caring and determined Community Care Worker to join our team in South Derbyshire & South Dales. The role offers progression, development and an opportunity to improve outcomes for children and families.

You will work within a busy social work team, supported by a Practice Supervisor and Team Manager, engaging with agencies to deliver effective care plans and direct work with children.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent.
• Experience of creating rapport and building effective relationships with families.
• Knowledge of Child Protection, child development and parenting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent assessment and IT skills.
• Ability to drive and own car would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Parenting assessments
• Supporting family time
• Direct work with children
• Supporting plans for children and families
• Engaging with other agencies and partner organisations

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Rapport building

Child Protection knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent

Job description

Derbyshire County Council have an exciting opportunity for a

Closing date: 04 October 2026

About The Role

Derbyshire County Council have an exciting opportunity for a caring and determined Community Care Worker to join our team in South Derbyshire & South Dales. This role offers progression and development, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to use your skills and experience to genuinely improve outcomes for children and young people.

The position is within a busy social work team with an experienced and committed group of colleagues, supported by a highly competent Practice Supervisor and experienced Team Manager.

We are looking for motivated and dedicated applicants who can demonstrate a passion for working with vulnerable individuals within society and making a difference to children and families.

What will you be doing?

The role involves a range of tasks linked to social work practice in the locality including.

• Parenting assessments
• Supporting family time
• Direct work with children
• Supporting plans for children and families.
• Engaging with other agencies and partner organisations

What skills and experience do you need?

• NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent, or willing to work towards once in post (refer to job and person profile for more information).
• Experience of creating rapport and building effective relationships with families.
• Knowledge of Child Protection, child development and parenting abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent assessment and IT skills.
• Ability to drive and own car would be advantageous.

Our Community Care Worker Role attracts a starting salary of £30,700 with annual increments to £32,737 pro rata.

We believe that hard work and commitment to your role should be rewarded, so we offer a package that will ensure you always feel supported and valued:

• Diverse range of cases providing an exciting, challenging and rewarding career
• Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network
• A development programme (specific to your role) - to enable you to gain confidence and competence in your role and regularly network with your peers across the department
• Fantastic opportunities to undertake further formal qualifications, including social worker degree, and career progression through our career pathways.
• DBS check undertaken and paid for by us

For more information on our services please visit Children and family services - Derbyshire County Council

What benefits do we offer you?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme
• travel expenses
• discount on leisure centre memberships
• free car parking at most sites
• an in-house counselling service
• occupational health service
• access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
• cycle to work scheme

Provisional Interview Date: W/C 19th October 2026