Social Worker

Derbyshire County Council; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Travel expenses

Cycle to Work

Vehicle salary sacrifice

Rewards programme

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council’s North East Derbyshire Adult Social Work Team in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, invites applications for a part-time, registered social worker. The post supports Wednesday to Friday, delivering social work services in the community.

You will undertake Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for adults with complex needs, coordinate services, and work with partners to promote independence.

Qualifications

• Qualified, registered social worker with HCPC
• Experience with Care Act 2014 assessments
• Experience in safeguarding and complex needs
• Ability to work in community settings and with multi-agency partners

Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs
• Arrange provision of services to meet eligible needs
• Act as duty worker for urgent referrals as required
• Build positive relationships with health partners and other agencies

Skills

Safeguarding

Capacity assessments

Case triage

Person-centred practice

Interagency collaboration

Education

Qualified social worker (HCPC registered)

Job description

The North East Derbyshire Adult Social Work Team are looking to recruit a part time qualified, registered and experienced full time social worker based at Clay Cross, Chesterfield. The required working patter for this post will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

This is a busy team based in the community and consists of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners who work closely with partner agencies.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake this role to provide a safe, accountable, cost effective and efficient service to our clients which helps them to achieve their outcomes. Please see the job and person profile for more information.

Key responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs as well as arranging the provision of services to meet eligible needs. It is expected that you will be committed to working in a person centred and strengths-based way with clients and their families to maintain and maximise their independence.

An understanding and experience of safeguarding is also essential as well as experience of undertaking capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

There is an expectation that you will act as duty worker as required which will involve triaging new referrals to the team and supporting clients and carers who require a more urgent response.

You will need to be able to manage change and have the ability to work effectively and build positive relationships with health partners and other agencies.

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

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
• 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.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)
• 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

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

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.