Social Worker

Jobsgopublic Limited; Buxton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Annual leave 25-32 days

Training opportunities

Travel expenses

Cycle to Work

Smarter Travel

Occupational health

Derbyshire Rewards

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council seeks an experienced Social Worker for the High Peak South Adult Social Work Team in Buxton. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, delivering person-centred support across partners and services.

You will assess and plan under Care Act 2014, maintain case records, and work to promote independence, wellbeing, and safeguarding. An agile, supportive team offers development and supervision opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to register in the UK.
• Experience completing Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload safely and autonomously.
• Strong professional judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with partner organisations and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload effectively and safely.
• Complete assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations and community resources.
• Participate in Duty cover and respond to changing priorities.

Skills

Caseload management

Social Work England registration

Care Act 2014 assessments

Professional judgement

Partnership working

Safeguarding processes

Strengths-based practice

Timely recording

Job description

Social Worker

High Peak South Adult Social Work Team, Buxton

Full Time - 37 hours per week

The High Peak South Adult Social Work Team, based in Buxton, is seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our friendly, supportive community-based team of Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners and Community Connectors.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About the Role

Our team operates across the High Peak area of Derbyshire using a flexible and largely agile approach to working. We utilise link worker and champion roles to support the delivery of Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews through both face-to-face and telephone-based interventions.

As a Social Worker within our team, you will be expected to demonstrate a high level of autonomy, professional accountability and effective case management. Timely recording of interventions and the ability to progress work efficiently are essential.

You will work closely with a range of partner agencies including Health services, the Police, Housing providers and private, voluntary and independent sector organisations. Building positive professional relationships, identifying opportunities for signposting and supporting carers are key elements of the role. We are committed to promoting independence, wellbeing and person-centred, strengths-based outcomes for the people we support.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Manage a complex caseload effectively and safely.
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Complete assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Demonstrate sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations and community resources.
• Promote a safety of service users through the use of Safeguarding processes and protocols
• Promote independence and strengths-based practice.
• Meet statutory duties in an accountable and cost-effective manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording.

The role also includes participation in Duty cover. You will need to respond effectively to changing circumstances, triage incoming work and assess urgency to ensure adults and carers receive the appropriate level of support.

Desirable Experience

While not essential, experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Leading Section 42 Safeguarding enquiries.
• Chairing multi-agency meetings, including Multi-Agency Adult Risk Management (MARM) meetings.
• Completing Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments.
• Facilitating Best Interest meetings.
• Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty (COP DoL) applications.
• Court work.

A comprehensive induction programme, ongoing support and training will be provided to help develop skills in these areas.

Why Join Derbyshire County Council?

Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work, offering supportive teams, opportunities for professional development and a range of employee benefits.

You will receive:

• Regular monthly supervision as a minimum.
• Informal support from colleagues, peers and managers.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• A culture that promotes reflection, learning and knowledge sharing.
• Opportunities to undertake champion and specialist roles within the team.

Employee Benefits

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 or 27 days annual leave per year, rising to 30 or 32 days after five years' continuous service (grade dependent), plus bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid travel expenses where required.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Smarter Travel initiatives.
• Supportive management and team environment.
• Occupational Health services, including free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling.
• Derbyshire Rewards, offering hundreds of discounts and cashback opportunities.

Essential Requirement

Only candidates who are registered, or eligible to register, with Social Work England will be shortlisted.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Karen Wright Service Manager, High Peak South [e-mail]

Provisional interviews are expected to take place in October 2026.

Safeguarding Commitment

As this post involves working with vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent appointment, as each case is considered individually in line with the requirements of the role and the information provided.

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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Important

Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

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.