Nottinghamshire County Council
Social Worker
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Social Worker
Part-Time Social Worker - Transforming Lives Team
Role Overview
Salary: £39,152 - £44,075 per annum (pro rata) Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Part-Time (18.5 hours per week) Work Base: Welbeck House, Sherwood Energy Village, NG22 9FF Working Arrangements: Hybrid
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transforming Lives Team at Nottinghamshire County Council. As a valued member of this team, you will specialise in supporting adults with significant care and support needs under the *Learning Disability and Autism Programme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting Care Act 2014 assessments
- Developing support planning
- Undertaking risk assessment tasks
- Liaising with external agencies and commissioning services
- Implementing planned discharges for service users
The role requires:
- A passionate commitment to strength-based practice, promoting independence and wellbeing while managing risks effectively.
- Experience of working creatively with individuals presenting complex care needs.
- Collaboration with partner agencies in a fast-paced environment that may require swift decision-making and resilience.
The team operates a hybrid model, allowing for 18.5 hours per week, split between office-based and home working.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 consistently in assisting service users.
- Lead Care Act assessments to determine care and support needs.
- Collaborate with providers and external agencies to plan and deliver personalised support.
- Risk assess individuals to ensure safety and maximise independence where possible.
- Liaise with relevant third parties (including families, healthcare workers, and local authorities) to coordinate seamless care pathways.
- Ensure safe discharges for appropriate service users, involving discharge planning and coordination with community services.
- Participate in interprofessional discussions, effectively communicating with stakeholders across sectors.
- Maintain detailed documentation and operate IT and organisational tools efficiently.
- Embrace a proactive, strengths-focused approach, consistently promoting advocacy for service users.
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Requirements
Essential
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Experienced Social Worker in a similar clinical setting.
- Effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills.
- Committed to interprofessional collaboration with partner agencies.
- Ability to work autonomously with a strong degree of resilience.
- Valid UK driving licence (or eligibility to use a taxi service provided by the Council).
Desirable
- Experience working within the Learning Disabilities/Autism sector.
- Familiarity with the Nelson-Thomson Assessment or similar tools.
- Prior engagement with discharge planning and inter-agency processes.
Working Environment & Support
Hybrid & Flexible Working Model
You will be divided between:
- Office-based work at Welbeck House, Nottingham.
- Remote working from home (specific arrangements will be discussed during recruitment).
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Support Offered
- Access to regular formal and informal supervision, due to the complex nature of the work.
- On-going training opportunities tailored to your needs.
- Penultimate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
About Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader Organisation, committing to:
- Offering applicants with disabilities interviews if they meet the minimum criteria (under the Disability Confident scheme).
- A welcoming and inclusive workplace under the Equalities Act.
The Council also upholds a strong policy on safeguarding and child protection, ensuring all team members undergo relevant checks.
We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, committed to upholding procedures that guarantee equality opportunities based on factors such as gender, marital status, race, religion, pregnancy status, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Job Share Scheme
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts, permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
How To Apply
- Interview Date: 23 July 2026
- Closing Date: 19 July 2026, at 23:55.
For informal discussions or further information, contact: Team Manager: Claire Clark 📞 0115 8546072 ✉️ claire.clark@nottscc.gov.uk
Important Notes:
- A Disclosure and Barring Service check is mandatory.
- Applications will be managed under the "IND2" reference code.
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