Sheffield City Council
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Sheffield City Council Adult Social Worker Posts
Sheffield City Council has seven full-time Adult Social Worker posts available across a range of our adult social care services. We are looking for motivated people to be part of a passionate service that is committed to improving the quality of lives of vulnerable adults across Sheffield.
Overview of the Posts
- Two permanent Social Worker posts in the Neurodiversity and Complex Needs Team
- One permanent Social Worker post in the Social Care Occupational Therapy Team
- Two temporary (two-year) Social Worker posts in the Social Care Occupational Therapy Team
- Two temporary (two-year) Social Worker posts in the Positive Outcome Review Team
Neurodiversity and Complex Needs Team
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent adults with complex needs? We are seeking an innovative and motivated Social Worker to join our newly established Neurodiversity and Complex Needs Team.
This exciting new multidisciplinary service has been created to provide high-quality assessment, intervention, and support planning for autistic adults and individuals with complex needs, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time. The team will play a key role in preventing crises, promoting independence, supporting transitions into adulthood, and reducing reliance on costly and restrictive services.
Responsibilities
As a Social Worker within the team, you will undertake strengths-based assessments, develop person-centred support plans and coordinate interventions for adults with complex needs. You will manage a varied caseload, contribute to safeguarding practice and work closely with colleagues across Adult Social Care, Health, Housing, Education, Employment Services and community partners to deliver coordinated support that promotes independence and positive outcomes.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- Has experience or understanding of completing strengths-based assessments, support planning and complex case management within Adult Social Care.
- Is committed to person-centred, outcome-focused and evidence-informed practice.
- Has experience of, or a strong interest in, working with autistic adults and people with complex needs.
- Can apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding duties, confidently in practice.
- Can build effective partnerships with individuals, families, carers, professionals and organisations.
- Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development and service improvement.
Benefits
In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to shape and develop a new specialist service.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and progression.
- The chance to make a significant difference to the lives of neurodivergent adults and people with complex needs.
If you are a skilled and compassionate Social Worker who is committed to improving outcomes and delivering excellent practice, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like more details about this role or team, please contact: Helena.lath2@sheffield.gov.uk
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Social Care Occupational Therapy Team
We're expanding our innovative Social Care Occupational Therapy (SCOT) Team and are looking for a motivated Social Worker to join our Home First service.
SCOT supports people to maintain independence, improve wellbeing, and reduce reliance on long-term care through strengths-based, person-centred practice.
About The Role
Working alongside Occupational Therapists and partner agencies, you will:
- Complete Care Act assessments and reviews.
- Promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing.
- Support positive risk management and safeguarding.
- Apply the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest processes.
- Coordinate support across health, housing, and social care services.
- Help people access community resources and support networks.
What Makes SCOT Different?
This is not a traditional case management role. SCOT focuses on prevention, early intervention, reablement, and recovery, helping people remain independent in their own homes and communities.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Experience in Adult Social Care or a community-based setting.
- Knowledge of the Care Act, safeguarding, and the Mental Capacity Act.
- Commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice.
- Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing multidisciplinary team.
- Work alongside Occupational Therapists and partner agencies.
- Help shape prevention and early intervention across Adult Social Care.
- Access supervision, development opportunities, and flexible working.
- Make a real difference to people's independence and quality of life.
Adult Future Options – Positive Outcome Review Team
Would you like the opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of Adult Social Care by focusing on what people can do, rather than what they cannot? Would you like to work alongside experienced colleagues in an environment that values professional judgement, collaboration and continuous improvement? If the answer is yes, we have a 2-year fixed position available for an Experienced Social Worker.
As an Experienced Social Worker within the Positive Outcome Review Team, you will undertake strengths-based reviews with adults receiving care and support. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to explore what matters most to people and how support can be delivered in a way that maximises their independence and improves their quality of life and well-being.
You will play a key role in promoting a strength-focused approach, recognising that people can continue to develop skills, confidence and independence throughout their lives when the right support is in place. Reviews will focus on identifying opportunities to build on strengths, reduce dependency, and empower people to achieve their aspirations.
The role also involves exploring how assistive technology and innovative solutions can enhance a person’s independence and enablement, whilst also supporting individuals to remain connected to their communities.
You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care. You will be confident in undertaking complex Care Act assessments, reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best interest Decisions. You will have experience of balancing risk with personal autonomy and be able to professionally challenge the opinions of others. You will have a strong knowledge of key legislation and frameworks, including the Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act and the Equality Act.
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We are looking for someone who is committed to strengths-based and person-centred practice. Someone who can work creatively with individuals, families, providers and professionals to achieve positive outcomes that promote independence. Do you have the skills it takes to balance risk, choice and autonomy while promoting least restrictive practice. Can you identify innovative ways of meeting someone’s care and support needs, including the use of assistive technology?
If this sounds like you and you are passionate about improving lives and enabling people to achieve their potential, then we want to hear from you.
Join us in building independence, confidence and possibility.
Our Offer
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form. Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.
Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.
If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.
Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
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