Social Care Practitioner

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK seeks a passionate Social Care Practitioner to join their Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team. This role involves supporting adults in regaining independence after illness or change in circumstances through assessments, person-centred planning, and collaboration with health professionals. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, experience in adult social care, and a commitment to promoting dignity and choice. This position offers generous annual leave, pension scheme, and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive management and team

Training and Development opportunities

Wellbeing Support Framework

Paid travel expenses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Derbyshire Rewards package

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care or a related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied caseload.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments and reviews in line with Care Act principles.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, and community services.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through tailored reablement plans.
• Ensure safeguarding and risk management are at the heart of your practice.
• Use strength-based approaches to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience in adult social care

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work flexibly

Commitment to promoting dignity and choice

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Job description

Closing date: 28 December 2025

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, we want you to join our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team in Amber Valley area of Derbyshire.

As a Social Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting adults to regain independence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances. Working closely with individuals, families, and multi-disciplinary professionals, you will assess needs, develop person-centred plans, and provide short-term interventions that empower people to live safely and confidently in their own homes.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out holistic assessments and reviews in line with Care Act principles.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, and community services.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through tailored reablement plans.
• Ensure safeguarding and risk management are at the heart of your practice.
• Use strength-based approaches to achieve positive outcomes.

About You

• Experience in adult social care or a related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied caseload.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please email [e-mail]

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 9th January 2026