Derbyshire County Council
Social Care Practitioner
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Passionate about delivering high-quality, strengths-based support in the community? We are looking for a motivated and experienced Social Care Practitioner (SCP) to join the North East Derbyshire (North) Adult Social Work Team.
Due to maternity leave within the team, we are currently considering applicants for a full-time, fixed term SCP position.
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to make the move to a community-based, statutory adult social care role or increase their current hours across a fixed term. Our team is highly supportive and works on an agile, flexible basis between the office, at home, and across the NED (North) community (Dronfield, Killamarsh, Eckington).
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Depending on service needs, there is an expectation to travel across the area and occasionally out of area. You will have the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues, plus link closely with health professionals and other partner agencies.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to hit the ground running in an area team and provide a safe, accountable, cost-effective service that helps clients achieve their outcomes. Experience is preferred, where essential role specific, mandatory training, support and 1:1, peer supervision will be provided. Please see the detailed job and person profile for more information.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out assessments and reviews for individuals with less complex needs
- Arranging services to meet Care Act (2014) eligibility
- Committed to working in a person-centred, strengths-based way with clients, carers, and families to maintain and maximise independence. This may involve home visits as well as work in residential and nursing settings
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
The team has a dedicated duty system, though there may be occasions where you provide cover for incoming duty work, including triaging new referrals and supporting adults and carers who require an urgent response.
For further information, please contact NED (North) Service Manager eva.white@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 24 August 2026
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location