Social Worker Contact and Response

Rutland County Council; Oakham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland County Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Contact and Response Team in Oakham. This 2-year fixed-term post offers 37 hours per week and a front-line role delivering strengths-based assessments and support planning to promote independence and timely intervention.

You will work with partner agencies to ensure people receive the right support at the right time, undertaking Care Act assessments and providing information, advice and signposting to individuals.

Qualifications

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans
• Providing information, advice and signposting to individuals

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans
• Providing information, advice and signposting to individuals

Job description

Interview date: 21 October 2026Rutland County Council is pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Contact and Response Team. This is a

Hours: 37 hours per week Interview date: 21 October 2026 Rutland County Council is pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Contact and Response Team. This is a 2-year fixed-term opportunity within a high-performing Adult Social Care service, created to strengthen capacity within our front door team and support continued service development. We recognise that candidates are often seeking stability and career progression, and while this post is fixed term, Rutland County Council is committed to supporting and developing its workforce. Fixed-term opportunities within Adult Social Care can provide valuable experience, professional development and future progression opportunities within the organisation. Rutland County Council has been recognised as a top performing local authority in England for Adult Social Care, reflecting the strength of our practice, outcomes for people who draw on support, and the supportive environment we provide for our staff.

About The Role

The Contact and Response Team sits at the front door of Adult Social Care, providing advice, triage, assessment and short-term intervention to adults who may require support. The team plays a key role in promoting independence, prevention and early intervention across the Rutland community. As a Social Worker within the team, you will undertake strengths-based assessments, support planning and short-term casework, whilst working closely with partner agencies to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

You Will Be Involved In

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans
• Providing information, advice and signposting to individuals