Social Worker - Long Term Team

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Erewash Long Term Social Work Team is recruiting a dedicated Social Worker to join a friendly, supportive, and highly experienced unit. You will manage a varied caseload of adults and carers, applying strengths-based, person-centred approaches to promote independence and wellbeing.

We support professional autonomy, ongoing development, and effective partnership working with Health, Housing, Police, and the independent sector.

Qualifications

• Strong professional judgement, accountability and autonomous decision-making.
• Excellent assessment and case management skills.
• Timely and accurate recording to support case progression.
• Ability to build relationships with partners including Health, Housing, Police, and the independent sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and rewarding caseload for adults and carers.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes using strengths-based, person-centred practice.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met while enabling people to live the lives they choose.
• Participate in Duty cover and respond to changing priorities.

Skills

Strong professional judgement

Autonomous decision-making

Assessment and case management

Record-keeping accuracy

Relationship building with partners

Independence & preventative support

Job description

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Social Worker - Erewash Long Term Social Work Team

Are you a passionate and motivated Social Worker looking for your next challenge?

Due to an exciting expansion of our service, the Erewash Long Term Social Work Team are looking to recruit a dedicated Social Worker to join our friendly, supportive, and highly experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a service that values professional autonomy, innovation, and high-quality social work practice. We are committed to creating an environment where practitioners feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference in the lives of adults and carers across our communities.

About The Role

As a Social Worker within our Long Term Team, you will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, working with adults and carers to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. You will play a key role in supporting individuals through a strengths-based, person-centred approach, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while enabling people to live the lives they choose.

We are seeking social workers who can demonstrate:

• Strong professional judgement, accountability, and autonomous decision‑making
• Excellent assessment and case management skills
• Timely and accurate recording to support effective case progression
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of partners, including Health, Housing, Police, and independent sector providers
• A commitment to promoting independence, early intervention, and preventative support

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from Social Workers who are enthusiastic about delivering excellent outcomes and are committed to continuous professional development.

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous, although full support, training, and development will be provided for the right candidate:

• Leading Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries
• Chairing multi‑agency meetings, including Multi‑Agency Adult Risk Management (MARM) meetings
• Completing Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments
• Facilitating Best Interest Meetings
• Working with Court of Protection DoLS applications and associated legal processes

A Dynamic and Rewarding Environment

The role will include participation in Duty cover, requiring the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, triage incoming referrals, and support adults and carers whose circumstances require an urgent response.

You will need to demonstrate experience of managing complex caseloads and balancing competing demands, while delivering safe, proportionate, accountable, and cost‑effective interventions in line with the Care Act 2014 and wider local authority responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

At Erewash Long Term Teams, we recognise that great social work happens when practitioners feel supported and encouraged to flourish.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, experienced, and supportive team environment
• Monthly formal supervision as a minimum
• Easy access to informal guidance and support from managers and colleagues
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A culture that promotes reflective practice, professional curiosity, and shared learning
• Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and broaden your experience
• A team that celebrates individual strengths, values diverse perspectives, and supports one another to succeed

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a team that genuinely values its people, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help make a positive difference to the lives of adults and carers in Erewash.

Provisional Interview Date: 1st October 2026