Social Worker (2 posts)

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We are looking to recruit qualified Social Workers to join our Adult Social Work Team, to work across the South of South Derbyshire. 

We work with adults who have care and support needs (and people approaching adulthood) living in the community and in care placements to complete person-centred assessments.

This is a busy team based in the community and consists of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners who work closely with partner agencies.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake this role to provide a safe, accountable, cost effective and efficient service to our clients which helps them to achieve their outcomes. Please see the job and person profile for more information.

Key responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act (2014) assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs as well as arranging the provision of services to meet eligible needs. It is expected that you will be committed to working in a person centred and strengths-based way with clients and their families to maintain and maximise their independence.  

We undertake personalised safeguarding enquiries where strong communication and organisational skills will be required.  An understanding and experience of safeguarding is essential as well as experience of undertaking capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005).

We work alongside other organisations and professionals and staff within the team are linked to GP surgeries to promote effective multi-disciplinary practice.

There is an expectation that you will act as duty worker on rota basis which will involve triaging new referrals to the team and support clients and carers who require a more urgent response.

Benefits of working for Derbyshire County Council

• Welcome Payment
• 25 - 27 days of annual leave (plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service) grade dependant
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month (for certain roles)
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Derbyshire based work locations
• The opportunity to develop yourself and your career with ongoing training opportunities
• Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling & occupational health
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• Reduced bus/train fares
• And much more.

There is opportunity for home and office working. Support is provided through a Microsoft Teams chat facility with the team, monthly one to one supervision, and a monthly team meeting.   We operate a ‘champion’ role, offering the opportunity to develop practice interests and share knowledge within the team.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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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