Social Worker - C&PD Hinckley

Leicestershire County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Cognitive & Physical Disabilities Team in Hinckley. The role is 18.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, with a supportive and positive team environment and regular supervision.

You will be qualified and registered with Social Work England, with knowledge of Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of social work methodologies and relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Experience in assessments, safeguarding, court work and multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments and safeguarding decisions.
• Collaborate with partners across agencies to meet service user needs.
• Contribute to discharge planning and service development.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Assessment & risk

Safeguarding experience

Court work experience

Multidisciplinary working

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Social Worker qualification

Job description

support from specialist teams within the department (such as finance or legal services). We provide a comprehensive induction package with ongoing access to bespoke learning and development opportunities. This includes tailored continuous professional development sessions; opportunities for supported further qualifications and access to academic research and practice expertise to develop skills, experience and inform our employees' practice. Our Service Support for adults with physical disabilities and older people with eligible needs related to frailty and cognitive disabilities, arising from long term conditions such as Dementia, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease and Brain Injury. The service will support adults with early onset dementia including alcohol related dementia where the primary need is linked to needs arising from dementia rather than alcohol dependency. Long-term and more complex work will be done in the C&P D teams, with short term interventions being the responsibility of
Home First service. The focus of C&P D work is to promote independence and opportunities with a focus on outcomes that promote wellbeing. Locality based C&P D teams include Community Support Worker, Social Worker and AHMP posts and will be responsible for Care Act Assessment, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments/Best Interests decisions and Court work. We are now delighted to be able to offer vacancies within the following teams: Cognitive & Physical Disabilities Team - Hinckley (18.5 Hours Per Week, Fixed Term 12 Months) For further information on what it's like to work for us, please visit: Social Worker recruitment Working in Adult Social Care An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You Be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England. Have knowledge of social work methodologies, social care policies such as person-centred
approaches and asset based social work, and relevant legislation including The Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act. Have experience of effective assessment and risk management delivery, safeguarding experience, court work experience and multi-agency/multidisciplinary working and/or hospital discharge processes is essential. Ideally have experience of working directly with people with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities. Have experience of partnership working with adults to identify and meet need with creative and pragmatic solutions. Be a confident communicator who is skilled in diplomacy, persuasion, assertive and conflict management and able to build effective working relationships and be able to work proactively individually but also as a team member. Have good prioritisation and time management skills and have a valid UK driving licence or access to a vehicle. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to
delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (#####) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Resourcing Coordinator
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council WorkLocation: Various across the county Salary: £33,129 - £35,493 for Newly Qualified Social Workers, £36,621 - £40,458 for Level 2 Social Workers and £41,259 - £44,109 for Level 3 Social Workers (plus £3,300 market premia payment for Level 3 Social Workers) WorkingHours: 18.5 Hours Per Week ContractType: Fixed Term - 12 Months Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Are you an experienced and committed Social Worker looking for a permanent role in a supportive and positive team environment? If so, we would love to hear from you. About The Role The team is knowledgeable, friendly and supportive, with a wealth of contacts and experience amongst the extensive Physical and Cognitive community and provider network within Hinckley. They have weekly Group Supervision Meetings to promote the best possible outcomes for the people we work with. All staff benefit from regular manager supervision, manageable workloads and