Social Worker

Derbyshire County Council; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Knowledge and skills development

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Bolsover South Adult Care Team is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Social Worker to cover a temporary vacancy. You will undertake assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, MCA work and care planning, working with individuals, families and partner agencies to support independence and wellbeing.

The role offers supervision, flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow, and a chance to make a real difference to adults and carers.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience of working within Adult Social Care.
• Be able to manage a varied caseload and work under pressure.
• Have excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Be committed to strengths-based and outcome-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, MCA work and care planning.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage a varied caseload and work under pressure.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and choice for adults and carers.

Skills

Communication

Partnership working

Case management

Assessment

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Bolsover South Adult Care Team on a temporary basis to provide cover whilst the substantive postholder undertakes a secondment opportunity.

This role offers the chance to work within a friendly, supportive and experienced team committed to delivering strengths-based, person-centred support to adults and their carers. You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act work and care planning, working collaboratively with individuals, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

We are looking for a motivated practitioner who is passionate about promoting independence, wellbeing and choice, whilst ensuring adults are supported and safeguarded effectively.

You will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience of working within Adult Social Care.
• Be able to manage a varied caseload and work effectively under pressure.
• Have excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Be committed to strengths-based and outcome-focused practice.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Regular supervision and management support.
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills within Adult Care.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where service needs allow.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of adults and carers across Bolsover

Provisional interview date - w/b 16/11/2026

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.