Derbyshire County Council
Children's Social Worker (Child Protection & Children in Care)
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About Derbyshire County Council
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.
Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams, we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service.
Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organizational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders.’ - OFSTED
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.
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Salary Information
Grade 9
- £38,317 pro rata made up of:
- Basic salary per annum: £34,317
- Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata
Grade 10
- £38,422 - £41,730 pro rata made up of:
- Basic salary per annum: £35,422 to £38,730 pro rata
- Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata
Grade 11
- £41,865 - £45,270 pro rata made up of:
- Basic salary per annum: £39,865 to £43,270 pro rata
- Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata
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
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Rewards and Benefits
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
- Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council
If you qualified for your social work degree outside the UK, please refer to Overseas applicant guidance - Social Work England.
Make a real positive difference in the lives of children and families – join Derbyshire County Council today!
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