Out-of-Hours Children's Social Worker: Training & Growth

Derbyshire County Council; Cromford CP; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Bank Holiday pay

Rolling 4 week rota

Accelerated pay progression

Training and development opportunities

Systemic training

Supervision and peer support

DBS fee covered

Social Work England registration fee1"

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Travel expenses

Free parking

Eye tests

In-house counselling service

Occupational Health service

Cycle to work scheme

Good travel links to cities

Close proximity to Peak District

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children’s Out of Hours Team. You will assess referrals for children and families and make decisions during out-of-hours periods, collaborating with partner agencies to achieve safe outcomes.

The role offers enhanced pay for unsociable hours, a rolling four-week rota, and access to extensive training and development opportunities to support career progression.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Graduate awaiting registration welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals for children and families across Derbyshire.
• Make decisions in line with threshold guidelines on an out-of-hours rota.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver safe outcomes.
• Provide timely support and contribute to care planning where required.

Skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Social work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children’s Out of Hours Team. You will assess referrals for children and families and make decisions during out-of-hours periods, collaborating with partner agencies to achieve safe outcomes.

The role offers enhanced pay for unsociable hours, a rolling four-week rota, and access to extensive training and development opportunities to support career progression.