Derbyshire County Council
Social Worker
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Closing date: 16 August 2026
Opportunity for a Social Worker in South Derbyshire
An opportunity has arisen within the South Derbyshire Mental Health Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker.
The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 16 within the community. You will require good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients care needs, and working with them and their support networks to create strengths based support plans. You will need knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to live life as independently as possible.
A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential and confidence in decision making and risk management.
Being a qualified AMHP would be an advantage although not essential.
The post is to cover secondment for six months and would ideally start at the beginning of September.
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Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants will need to link their experience to the criteria stated in the attachment/s in order for the management team to choose the most suitable candidates for shortlisting.
Benefits
Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:
- Generous Annual Leave Scheme: 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays. Grade dependant.
- Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
- Supportive management and team
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
- Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
- Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)
- Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
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Working Arrangements
We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, and our team is currently working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service. Ward visits are required for this position.
If you require any further informal information, please contact Lindsey Harrison, Service Manager on lindsey.harrison2@derbyshire.gov.uk
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