Social Worker (2 Posts)

Job title:

Social Worker (2 Posts)

Company

Derbyshire County Council

Job description

LocationThe Quad, Dock Walk, ChesterfieldReferenceJOB/25/00740Salary detailsGrade 9 – 11 £31,344 – £41,928 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date06 April 2025⭐Derbyshire County Council are hiring! ⭐Job Opportunity – Social Worker – Chesterfield Long term Adult Care Team 🌟About Us 🏥
Join our dedicated team at Derbyshire County Council, with an exciting opportunity to join the Chesterfield Long term Adult Care team.We work with adults who have care and support needs, including those approaching adulthood, both in the community and in care placements. Our approach is rooted in person-centred assessments, with a focus on Strength Based Models of practice and principles outlined in the Care Act 2014.Key Responsibilities 🤝– Conduct person-centred assessments, working closely with individuals and their carers to gather information and positively influence wellbeing.
– Undertake personalised safeguarding enquiries, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
– Collaborate with other organizations and professionals, fostering effective multi-disciplinary practice.
– Support individuals in maximizing opportunities for choice and control over their lives.Benefits 🌈– 25 – 27 days of annual leave (plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service), grade dependent. (pro rata)
– 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.
– Ongoing training opportunities for career development 📚.
– Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme.
– Comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling, and occupational health.
– Discounts on leisure centre memberships, bus/train fares, and mobile phone contracts (restrictions apply).Support and Work Environment 💼– Opportunity for home and office working 🏠.
– Support provided through Microsoft Teams chat facility, daily catch-ups with team members and Senior Practitioner/Service Manager, monthly one-to-one supervision, and team meetings.
– ‘Champion’ role available for developing practice interests and sharing knowledge within the team.How to Apply ✉️
We look forward to receiving your application! If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities and possess an understanding of Strength Based Models of practice and Care Act 2014 principles, why not come and join us! To apply please read the supporting documentation and click ‘Apply’ when ready 🙂Derbyshire County Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage diversity in our workforce.Join us in creating positive change and empowering communities!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, clickProvisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 7th April 2025Due 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.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, clickASCH1Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 75.88 KBFile size: 175.44 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

Expected salary

£31344 – 41928 per year

Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Job date

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:05:41 GMT

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