Social Care Practitioner

Derbyshire County Council; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local government pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council in Chesterfield is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) on a fixed-term maternity cover to June 2027. You will carry out strengths-based assessments, work with individuals and carers to set achievable outcomes, and support people through short-term reablement and discharge from hospital.

This busy, multidisciplinary team values collaboration, person-centred practice and helping residents regain independence and

Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews, focusing on what people can do and what matters to them.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to identify achievable outcomes that promote independence.
• Support people through periods of short-term assessment and reablement, including those returning home following a hospital stay.
• Work closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely decision-making and effective support planning.
• Identify opportunities for reablement, step-down and community-based solutions, helping people achieve maximum independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and other Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Ensure the person's voice, choices and outcomes remain central to assessment and support planning.

Job description

Social Care Practitioner Opportunity, Chesterfield START Team

Fixed-term maternity cover until June 2027

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and achieve what matters to them?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Care Practitioner to join our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) in Chesterfield, providing maternity cover until June 2027.

START is a busy, supportive and forward-thinking service working with people in their own homes to maximise independence, promote recovery and reduce the need for longer-term care and support.

What will you be doing?

• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews, focusing on what people can do and what matters to them.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to identify achievable outcomes that promote independence.
• Support people through periods of short-term assessment and reablement, including those returning home following a hospital stay.
• Work closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely decision-making and effective support planning.
• Identify opportunities for reablement, step-down and community-based solutions, helping people achieve maximum independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and other Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Ensure the person's voice, choices and outcomes remain central to assessment and support planning.

Why join START?

This is a great opportunity to develop your experience within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where you can see the difference your work makes.

You'll join an experienced and supportive team with a strong focus on person-centred practice, positive risk-taking, independence and achieving the best possible outcomes for people.

We'd love to hear from you.

Location: Chesterfield

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover until June 2027

Team: Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START)

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

• our generous annual leave scheme
• excellent local government pension
• fantastic employee discounts

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.