Nottinghamshire County Council
Social Worker
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Salary
£35,570 - £45,529 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
Hours per week
18.5
Work Base
Meadow House, Mansfield, NG18 2TB
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
[Social Worker JDPS.pdf – 516KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 7b
Number of posts
1
Interview date
30 October 2026
Closing Date
12 October 2026 23:55
Make a difference in your local community. Start your social work career with us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Social Worker to join our Mansfield Community Social Work Team within Adult Social Care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who is passionate about helping adults live independently, achieve their goals, and stay connected to their communities. You will receive support, supervision, and development opportunities, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
As a Social Worker, You Will
- Assess the needs of adults and develop person-centred support plans.
- Promote independence, wellbeing, choice, and control.
- Use a strengths-based approach to help people achieve their goals and reduce reliance on long-term services.
- Identify reablement and enablement opportunities to support recovery and independence.
- Work closely with individuals, carers, families, communities, and partner organisations.
- Carry out reviews and monitor support arrangements to ensure positive outcomes.
- Undertake safeguarding work and develop skills in applying the Mental Capacity Act.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary working, including discharge planning when required.
- Build strong relationships with health colleagues, voluntary organisations, and community groups.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
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You Will Have
- A Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Knowledge of adult social care legislation and current policy and practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own varied workload.
- Experience of working with adults and supporting positive outcomes.
- Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- A commitment to strengths-based practice and person-centred support.
- A full driving licence and access to transport (reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants).
What We Offer
- A supportive and experienced team environment.
- Regular supervision and professional guidance.
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.
- Experience in a wide range of adult social care practice areas.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of adults, carers, and families across Mansfield.
Why join us?
At Mansfield Community Social Work Team, we are committed to helping people remain independent, safe, and connected to their communities. We value teamwork, learning, and professional development and offer a supportive environment where social workers can build confidence and develop their careers.
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Lisa Matthews on 0115 8040558 or by email lisa.matthews@nottsscc.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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