An opportunity has arisen within the Derbyshire Dales Mental Health Adult Care Team for a Social Care Practitioner.
The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 18. You will need good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients’ care needs and working with them and their support networks to create support plans. You will also need knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person‑centred, strengths‑based approaches you will support people to live independently or in a more formal support setting.
A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential.
We continue to offer a hybrid approach to working, with the team working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service.
Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave Scheme – 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependent.
- 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 the Wisdom app.
- Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (terms and conditions apply).
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Our Derbyshire Rewards – A package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
Please read the additional information attachments which highlight essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants must link experience to the criteria in the attachments.
Provisional Interview Date: TBC.
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. The role does not offer visa sponsorship; please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values – Collaboration, Innovation, Empathy, Accountability – which describe who we are and what we stand for.
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