Social Worker

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Team in Chesterfield on a secondment until May 2027, with potential extension.

You will support adults with mental health needs to achieve recovery, independence, and wellbeing within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality social work in line with statutory duties and best practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in adult mental health social work or related setting.
• Good understanding of Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults.
• Strong analytical, assessment and risk management skills.
• Able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• AMHP qualification desirable or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning and reviews under Care Act 2014.
• Collaborate with health colleagues to deliver coordinated care.
• Manage a complex caseload incl. enduring mental health conditions.
• Lead on MHA and MCA work, including Best Interests decisions.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments as required.
• Promote recovery-focused approaches to support independence.
• Maintain accurate, timely recording.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Social Worker (SWE registration)

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is looking to recruit an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Team in Chesterfield to cover a secondment until May 2027 but this may be extended.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, supporting adults with mental health needs to achieve recovery, independence, and improved wellbeing. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work practice in line with statutory duties and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with the Care Act 2014
• Work in partnership with health colleagues, including NHS mental health services, to deliver coordinated care
• Manage a complex caseload, including individuals with enduring mental health conditions
• Undertake and contribute to Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) work, including Best Interests decisions
• Lead on safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments where required
• Promote recovery-focused approaches, enabling individuals to maintain independence and community connections
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality recording

About You

We are seeking a motivated and resilient practitioner who:

• Is a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Has experience in adult mental health social work or a related setting
• Possesses a strong understanding of key legislation, including:
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Health Act
• Mental Capacity Act
• Safeguarding Adults frameworks
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, assessment, and risk management skills
• Is confident working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Has strong communication and relationship-building abilities

An Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification or willingness to train is desirable.