Social Worker (2 Posts)

Derbyshire County Council; Hasland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Hasland is seeking a Temporary Social Worker. The ideal candidate will conduct person-centred assessments and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including home and office options, and a comprehensive benefits package including training and wellness support. Commitment to safeguarding and supporting individuals is essential.

Benefits

25 – 27 days of annual leave

Flexi-time arrangements

Ongoing training opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Discounts on leisure memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting person-centred assessments.
• Ability to undertake safeguarding enquiries.
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centred assessments to promote wellbeing.
• Undertake personalized safeguarding enquiries.
• Support individuals to maximize choice and control.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Temporary Social Worker – Chesterfield Long Term Adult Care and Temporary Social Worker for Chesterfield Duty Team

Join our dedicated team at Derbyshire County Council, with an exciting opportunity to join the Chesterfield Long term Adult Care team. We have various posts including part-time, full time, permanent and on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centred assessments, working closely with individuals and their carers to gather information and positively influence wellbeing.
• Undertake personalised safeguarding enquiries, demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborate with other organizations and professionals, fostering effective multi-disciplinary practice.
• Support individuals in maximizing opportunities for choice and control over their lives.

We work with adults who have care and support needs, including those approaching adulthood, both in the community and in care placements. Our approach is rooted in person-centred assessments, with a focus on Strength Based Models of practice and principles outlined in the Care Act 2014.

Pay, leave and working arrangements

• 25 – 27 days of annual leave (plus another 5 days for 5 years of continuous service), grade dependent (pro rata).
• Flexi-time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month for certain roles.
• Derbyshire-based work locations.
• Ongoing training opportunities for career development.
• Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling and occupational health.
• Discounts on leisure centre memberships, bus/train fares and mobile phone contracts (restrictions apply).
• Opportunity for home and office working.
• Support provided through Microsoft Teams chat facility, daily catch‑ups with team members and Senior Practitioner/Service Manager, monthly one‑to‑one supervision and team meetings.
• Champion role available for developing practice interests and sharing knowledge within the team.