Social Care Practitioner

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An opportunity has arisen within the South Derbyshire Mental Health Team for a Social Care Practitioner.  This is a part time post working four days.

The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 16 onwards during transition and then into adulthood. You will require good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients care needs, and working with them and their support networks to create strengths based support plans. It would be useful to have a  knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to lead fulfilled lives in our local communities.

A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential.

**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**

 We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, and our team is currently working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service. The successful applicant will have access to work space at the base in Swadlincote.

If you require any further informal information, please contact Lindsey Harrison, Service Manager on lindsey.harrison2@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional interview date - Week commencing 6th of October 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.

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