Derbyshire Dales North Adult Social Work Team are based in Matlock, and we are seeking to recruit two full time 37 hours per week experienced Social Workers to join our friendly, community-based team of Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers.
The team is highly supportive and operates on a largely agile, flexible basis across Derbyshire Dales North area of Derbyshire, utilising link worker and champion roles to carry out Care Act (2014) face‑to‑face and telephone assessments and reviews.
Applicants must evidence high levels of autonomy and accountability with timely recording of interventions to progress overall case management. They must demonstrate the skills to build positive, professional links with others to work closely with our partner agencies, such as Health, Police, Housing and PVI sectors. The ability to identify signposting opportunities is necessary to support carers, maximise independence and individual wellbeing with a focus on promoting person‑centred, strength‑based outcomes.
The role sometimes requires duty cover; applicants must be able to respond to changing situations, triage and assess incoming work to support Adults and their carers who may require a more urgent response. It is vital to be able to evidence experience and skills to manage a complex caseload whilst meeting statutory duties in a safe, accountable, and cost‑effective manner to meet Care Act (2014) eligible needs alongside local authority statutory duties of care.
It is an advantage to have experience of taking the lead on Section 42 Safeguarding, chairing multi‑agency meetings such as Multi‑Agency Adult Risk Management (MARM) and completing Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments, including Best Interest meetings, COP‑DOLs and court work; support, training and experience will be available for the right candidate to develop skills in these areas.
You will work Monday to Friday and have a minimum of monthly 1:1 supervision and plenty of opportunities for informal support with both your team, peers, and line manager. We promote an environment that encourages reflection, individual and organisational learning, where we value sharing knowledge, championing roles, and helping each other thrive in our everyday practice as part of a holistic, learning culture.
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 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 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.
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. The possession of 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.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values – being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.
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