Social Care Practitioner

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Working Days: Wednesday (½ day), Thursday, Friday

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Care Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Adult Social Work Team in Derbyshire Dales South.

💼 About the Role:

As a Social Care Practitioner, you’ll carry out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for adults receiving care in the community. Using a strengths-based approach, you’ll help individuals maximise their independence, choice, and control by building on their personal strengths and community networks.

🤝 What You’ll Bring:

• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with individuals, families, professionals, and agencies.
• Ability to travel for home visits.
• Excellent IT skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A team player mindset to support colleagues and participate in the duty rota.

🌱 What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing supervision.
• Access to peer support, training, and workshops.
• Encouragement to develop your own area of interest and expertise.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in adult social care, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now and be part of something truly rewarding.

Provisional interview date  16th September 2025

For more information about the role please email sharon.edden@derbyshire.gov.uk

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.

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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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected. If your visa allows you to work independently in the UK, include your share code and date of birth in your application. If shortlisted, we will verify your status before proceeding.

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.