Social Worker (Long Term Team) (3 Posts)

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our Chesterfield Long Term Team.

🏥 About the Role:

Are you someone who enjoys working with long term clients in the community to support adults to maximise their independence?

Are you a creative problem solver who can work well on their own initiative and within a Long-term team?

If so, Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and Health wants to hear from you.  We are seeking to recruit a Social Worker permanent full-time based at The Quad in Chesterfield.  

As part of our Long-term team, you will be required to take a strength-based focused approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families. You must be able to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary team. You’ll play a vital role in facilitating care act assessments for clients transitioning from children’s and 18’s and over, reviews in relation to community care homes and supported living schemes. You will actively investigate safeguarding concerns with initial inquires and S42. MDT working with professionals. There will be an expectation of you being part of a duty rota.

A positive approach to risk taking, personal resilience and the ability to contribute to inter-agency and multi-disciplinary approaches, both across the Council and in other statutory bodies, are key to this role.

🔍 What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in assessment and reviewing is desirable.
• Commitment to person-centred practice and a home-first approach aligned with the Best Lives initiative.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of local resources to support sustainable discharges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills skills to both support the people and their families, whilst enabling you to liaise and maintain positive relationships with hospital staff, CSB Unit staff and workers from other disciplines.

We welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn, even if you’re less experienced.

🌟 What We Offer:

Employees have access to a wide range of support, benefits and discounts, including:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme: 25/27 days per year (rising to 30/32 after 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata, grade dependent).
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing long-term financial security.
• Supportive Management and Team Environment.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing learning.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Including OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast-track physiotherapy, confidential psychological services, Employee Assistance Programme, and the “Wisdom” app.
• Paid Travel Expenses: For travel to other sites (terms apply).
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Supporting eco-friendly commuting (terms apply).
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: A package of benefits, cashback, and discounts.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in adult social care and thrive in a dynamic, integrated setting—we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now and help shape the future of care in Derbyshire.

 Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 20th 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.

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.

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.