Social Worker (2 Posts)

Derbyshire County Council; Buxton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking two experienced Qualified Social Workers to join our Adult Mental Health Team in the High Peak. You will support adults with mental health needs to achieve recovery, independence and wellbeing, delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work in line with statutory duties.

We offer a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to lead on safeguarding, MHA/MCA responsibilities, and collaborative care with health colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in adult mental health social work or a related setting.
• Strong understanding of key legislation: Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, assessment, and risk management skills.
• Confident working independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with Care Act 2014.
• Collaborate with NHS mental health services to deliver coordinated care.
• Manage a complex caseload including individuals with enduring mental health conditions.
• Lead on Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act work, including Best Interests decisions.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments when required.
• Promote recovery-focused approaches to support independence and community connections.
• Maintain accurate, timely recording.

Skills

Social Work

Adult Mental Health

MHA & MCA knowledge

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is looking to recruit two experienced and committed Qualified Social Workers to join our Adult Mental Health Team in the High Peak.

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.

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.

By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts.

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.