Social Care Practitioner

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team for a committed individual to support the council’s Adult Social Care function as a Social Care Practitioner. 

 The team undertakes a unique function in the department and provides support to a varied mix of cases, including exposure to some unusual, or uncommon casework. The assessment of cases within this service is completed in short timescales and so may be of interest to applicants who enjoy extensive variety and the satisfaction of quick outcomes.  

 We are looking to recruit a Social Care Practitioner to join our established team. In this role you will be providing professional triage and assessment of Adult Social Care needs at the front door of Derbyshire Adult Care.   

 What we expect from our applicants:  

• Someone who can provide a timely response to adult’s presenting with a wide variety of needs, disabilities, and circumstances  

• Someone who has practical understanding of adults with need for care and support  

• Someone who is committed to supporting adults to be as independent as possible within their own community 

• Someone who is a team player who is able to work closely with other disciplines and teams  

• Comfortable working autonomously with a positive and can-do attitude  

  What you can expect from the role with Derbyshire County Council:  

• Working for Derbyshire County Council really puts you at the heart of local communities, and provides great satisfaction being able to help local people.  

• A welcoming and accepting team who provide regular peer support, as well as receiving professional and line management supervision.  

• Rewarding work with a real variety of cases, leading to quick outcomes that make a difference to people and their lives  

• Great learning and development opportunities – Derbyshire County Council want you to succeed and will provide thorough support to ensure you can achieve your goals.   
• Great benefits including:  
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month  

• Generous local government pension scheme  

• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases  

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Discounts at selected county leisure centres  

• and much more……  

The majority of the work is office-based; the team are based at County Hall, Matlock . We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, so you will be able to work both in the office and at home as suits your needs and the needs of the service.   

**Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants will need to link their experience to the criteria stated in the attachment/s in order for the management team to choose the most suitable candidates for shortlisting**  

Have a question about the role?, or would like to have an informal visit or shadowing with the Team to find out more about working with us? please contact julie.jogela-hall@derbyshire.gov.uk  who will be more than happy to speak with you!   

 Provisional interview 29 July 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Please note: Whilst Derbyshire County Council do hold a sponsorship licence, we are NOT currently offering sponsorship for this specific role. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as your application will be rejected. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further. 

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.