Erewash South Adult Social Work Team are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced social worker to join our friendly and supportive team.
This is a busy team based in the community and consists of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners who work closely with partner agencies.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake this role to provide a safe, accountable, cost effective and efficient service to our clients which helps them to achieve their outcomes. Please see the job and person profile for more information.
Key responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs as well as arranging the provision of services to meet eligible needs. It is expected that you will be committed to working in a person centred and strengths-based way with clients and their families to maintain and maximise their independence.
An understanding and experience of safeguarding is also essential as well as experience of undertaking capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
There is an expectation that you will act as duty worker on rota basis which will involve triaging new referrals to the team and supporting clients and carers who require a more urgent response.
You will need to be able to manage change and have the ability to work effectively and build positive relationships with health partners and other agencies.
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
Training and development opportunities
Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
Supportive management and team
Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here
Provisional Interview Date: 02 April 2025
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