Derbyshire County Council
Social Worker
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Closing date: 11 October 2026
The North East Derbyshire Adult Social Work Team is looking to recruit a part-time, qualified, registered, and experienced full-time social worker based at Clay Cross, Chesterfield. The required working pattern for this post will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
This is a busy team based in the community and consists of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners who work closely with partner agencies.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake this role to provide a safe, accountable, cost-effective, and efficient service to our clients which helps them to achieve their outcomes. Please see the job and person profile for more information.
Key responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs as well as arranging the provision of services to meet eligible needs. It is expected that you will be committed to working in a person-centered and strengths-based way with clients and their families to maintain and maximize their independence.
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An understanding and experience of safeguarding is also essential as well as experience of undertaking capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
There is an expectation that you will act as a duty worker as required which will involve triaging new referrals to the team and supporting clients and carers who require a more urgent response.
You will need to be able to manage change and have the ability to work effectively and build positive relationships with health partners and other agencies.
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 (pro rata). 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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For more information about the role or an informal discussion, please email Helen.Hughes@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
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