Derbyshire Dales North Adult Social Work Team are based in Matlock, and we are seeking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join our friendly, community-based team of Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers. The team are highly supportive and operates on a largely agile, flexible basis across Derbyshire Dales North area of Derbyshire, utilising link worker and champion roles to carry out Care Act (2014) face-to-face and telephone assessments and reviews.
The right applicant will need to evidence high levels of autonomy and accountability with timely recording of interventions to progress overall case management. Applicants must ensure they can demonstrate the skills to build positive, professional links with others to work closely with our partner agencies, such as Health, Police, Housing and PVI sectors. The ability to identify signposting opportunities is necessary to support carers, maximise independence and individual wellbeing with a focus on promoting person-centred, strength-based outcomes.
At times the role requires Duty cover, it is necessary to be able to respond to changing situations, to effectively triage and assess incoming work to support Adults and their carers - who may require a more urgent response. It is vital to be able to evidence experience and skills to manage a complex caseload whilst meeting your statutory duties in a safe, accountable, and cost-effective manner to meet Care Act (2014) eligible needs alongside local authority statutory duties of care.
It is an advantage to have experience of taking the lead on Section 42 Safeguarding, chairing multi agency meetings, such as Multi-Agency Adult Risk Management (MARM) and completing Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments, including Best Interest meetings, COP-DOLs and court work – though support, training and experience will be available for the right candidate if you wish to develop your skills in these areas.
Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work:
-Friendly and supportive teams,
-Access to training and a wealth of other benefits such as our flexi working scheme.
-Working days - Monday to Friday.
-A minimum of monthly 1:1 supervision.
-Plenty of opportunities for informal support with both your team, peers, and line manager.
-We promote an environment that encourages reflection, individual and organisational learning, where we value sharing knowledge, championing roles, and helping each other thrive in our everyday practice as part of a holistic, learning culture.
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
-Access to the Local Government Pension 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.
-Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites.
-Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme.
-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
Please Note: - Only candidates registered or able to register with Social Work England will be shortlisted. Please read the comprehensive job description attached to this advertisement, and if you have any questions prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the Service Manager heather.rock@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: 26th March 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.
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