Social Worker (Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker in Derbyshire Dales Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). You will be part of a fast-paced and highly specialist team who are focused on the wellbeing, empowerment and reablement of people in our community.  Wherever possible we aim to prevent the need for hospital admissions and entry into longer term care settings.  We enable people that are stepping down following a hospital stay, helping them to achieve their full potential to live as safely, independently and as well as possible in their own homes.  We take a multi-disciplinary approach, and the team is a mixture of Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Registered Manager, Enablement Support Leads and Enablement Support Workers.  We work closely alongside our health colleagues. 

Experience of managing a variety of Care Act (2014) interventions with a focus on personalised strength-based approaches and outcomes is essential. You will be proficient in safeguarding enquiries, VARM, Mental Capacity (2005) Assessments and Best Interest Decisions.  You will also be required to participate in Duty cover, where we co-locate with health at The Whitworth Hospital.

Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work with friendly, supportive teams, access to training and a wealth of other benefits such as our flexi working scheme. We promote an environment that encourages reflection, individual and organisational learning, where we value sharing knowledge and helping each other thrive in our everyday practice. 

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 
•    Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
•    Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
•    Supportive management and team
•    Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
•    Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
•    Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
•    Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
•    Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page 

If you want a formal discussion about the role, please email catherine.cutt@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 18 November 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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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.