Social Worker (2 Posts)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting 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 improved wellbeing, delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work in line with statutory duties.

The role involves complex assessments, care planning, multi-disciplinary collaboration with NHS colleagues, safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Closing date: 25 October 2026
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

• 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.