Social Worker

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

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for the Bolsover South Adult Care Team. This full‑time, permanent post offers a supportive, experienced team and a focus on strengths‑based practice, safeguarding adults, promoting independence and positive outcomes for those supported.

You will undertake Care Act assessments, reviews and MCA work, managing a varied caseload with health and partner agencies. Flexible, hybrid working is available where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience with adults in a statutory setting.
• Strong assessment, risk management and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Act work.
• Manage a varied caseload and work with individuals, families, health colleagues and partner agencies to promote wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver strengths‑based, person‑centred care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Decision making

People skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Closing date: 29 November 2026

Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives while being supported to develop your career?

A rare opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join the Bolsover South Adult Care Team in a full-time permanent position. This role offers the chance to work within a friendly, supportive and experienced team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to join our busy and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a service committed to strengths-based practice, safeguarding adults, promoting independence, and achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

As a Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload, working alongside individuals, families, health colleagues, providers, and partner agencies to identify solutions that promote wellbeing, choice, and independence. You will undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, and Mental Capacity Act work

What makes this role different?

• A supportive and experienced management team who prioritise supervision, wellbeing and professional development.
• A commitment to strengths-based practice and creative problem-solving.
• A varied role with opportunities to develop expertise in safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act work, Court of Protection and complex case management.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where service needs allow.
• Access to continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Has experience working with adults and their families in a statutory setting.
• Can demonstrate sound assessment, risk management and decision-making skills.
• Is committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• Can build effective relationships with individuals, carers, partners and colleagues.
• Is resilient, organised and able to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

You will be joining a team that values collaboration, professionalism and innovation. We recognise the challenges of social work and are committed to creating an environment where practitioners feel valued, supported and able to do their best work.

If you are passionate about empowering adults to live the lives they choose and want to be part of a service that puts people at the heart of what it does, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Provisional Interview Date: 7th December 2026