Social Worker -(Children with Disabilities Service) (6 Posts)

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Social Worker Posts x 6 - Children with Disabilities Service

We’re proud to say that our Children’s Services have received a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we’re on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire.

Working as a Social Worker within our Children with Disabilities Service is a rewarding and fulfilling career. You will support some of our most vulnerable children and young people, helping them to achieve positive outcomes and ensuring their voices are heard.

Our work is varied and meaningful, providing support across a range of statutory responsibilities including:

• Child in Need assessments and planning
• Child Protection work
• Looked After Children case management
• Collaborative working with education, health and partner agencies.

What makes our service unique is the opportunity to develop long-term, relationship-based practice with children and families who may require ongoing support throughout different stages of their lives.

We offer an enhanced pay package to attract and retain skilled social workers:

• Grade 9 - £38,317 pro rata made up of:

o             Basic salary per annum: £34,317

o             Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata

• Grade 10 - £38,422 - £41,730 pro rata made up of:

o             Basic salary per annum: £35,422 to £38,730 pro rata

o             Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata

• Grade 11 - £41,865 - £45,270 pro rata made up of:

o             Basic salary per annum: £39,865 to £43,270 pro rata

o             Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata

We are proud of our supportive and experienced management team, who are committed to providing regular supervision, accessible guidance, and opportunities for professional development. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to develop specialist knowledge within disability social work, you will be joining a team that values collaboration, learning and reflective practice.

Our team is passionate about improving outcomes for children with disabilities and ensuring families receive the right support at the right time. We recognise the challenges of social work and actively promote a positive and supportive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

If you would like to talk to someone informally about any of these posts, please ring and ask for Kerrie Cooke (Amber Valley team) on 01629 537643, Louise Riley (Erewash team) on 01629 531789 and Sarah Seddon (High Peak team) on 01629 537597.

About us:

Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.

What can you expect from us?

We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes:

• Achievable case loads
• Accelerated pay progression
• Access to training and development opportunities worth over £5000
• Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate
• Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network
• Effective leadership and management
• Career progression and formal qualifications opportunities
• Diverse range of cases for a rewarding career
• Covered DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement

Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more
• Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme
• Travel expenses
• Discounts on leisure centre memberships
• Free car parking at most sites
• In-house counselling service
• Occupational Health service
• Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are committed to making a real difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families, we would love to hear from you!

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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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be subject to service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

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.