Social Worker

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Due to retirement of the existing post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join the Bolsover South Prevention and Personalisation (P&P) Team.

We work with vulnerable adults, including individuals transitioning into adulthood, who have long-term care and support needs. Our focus is on delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice. This includes completing Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments, and best interest decisions where required, alongside developing support plans that promote independence and achieve individual outcomes.

The role involves visiting people in their own homes or care settings, working closely with individuals and their carers to gather information, make informed decisions, arrange appropriate support (including equipment, tech and care), and maintain accurate records. You will also undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with Making Safeguarding Personal principles.

Our team consists of Social Workers, Community Care Workers, a Senior Practitioner, and a Service Manager. We work collaboratively with partner organisations and professionals, and team members are linked with GP surgeries to support effective multi-disciplinary working.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including a combination of home and office-based working. You will receive regular support through:

• Daily team catch-ups via Microsoft Teams
• Monthly one-to-one supervision
• Monthly team meetings

The team also operates a ‘champion’ model, providing opportunities to develop specialist interests, enhance practice knowledge, and share expertise with colleagues.

We welcome applications from qualified and registered Social Workers who are passionate about promoting the rights, independence, and wellbeing of vulnerable people.

 Provisional interview date - 25 June 2026

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.