Derbyshire County Council

We are excited to advertise an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker to join our generic adults’ team. We are based in the High Peak and our Team consists of Social Workers, OT’s, Social Care Practitioners, a Senior Practitioner, and a Service Manager.We are a very busy team, working predominantly alongside adults over the age of 18, with the exception of working with younger adults, as they approach adulthood.We are looking for an experienced practitioner, with excellent knowledge and experience of working with the Care Act (2014), alongside supporting legislation , Mental Capacity Act (2005).We provide a wide range of services to our community, including Care Assessment, support plans, advocacy, safeguarding duties, to name a few. We are passionate about a strength-based approaches and outcomes.In the coming month we are about to embark improved integrated ways of working, with health colleagues taking a collaborative approach in supporting our community. We are happy to...

We are looking to establish a Mental Health Hospital discharge team.There are three social work posts available - two full time and one part time ( hours per week)Funding is currently until the end of March 2024The sites to be covered are Kingsway in Derby, Hartington in Chesterfield and Walton. We are looking for social workers who excel in working in a multi disciplinary setting and are able to work from a social perspective in a medical environmentA good working knowledge of The Mental Health act is required specifically around 117 aftercare along with knowledge of the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act.Being qualified as an AMHP would be an advantage although not essential The Successful Candidate will be able to work autonomously and be confident in decision making, also be able to assess risk and ensure safe timely discharge. Provisional Interview Date: TBC

We are looking for a social worker to join the Mental Health Hospital discharge team.The post would cover the Hartington Unit in ChesterfieldWe are looking for a social worker who excel in working in a multi disciplinary setting and are able to work from a social perspective in a medical environmentA good working knowledge of The Mental Health act is required specifically around 117 aftercare along with knowledge of the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act.Being qualified as an AMHP would be an advantage although not essential as there a opportunities for further personal development and the opportunity to qualify as a AMHP.The Successful Candidate will be able to work autonomously and be confident in decision making, also be able to assess risk and ensure safe timely discharge. Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8...

An opportunity has arisen within the Erewash Derbyshire Mental Health Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker. This is a fixed term post for six months to cover secondment. The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 16 onwards during transition and then into adulthood. 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 support plans, as well as knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to lead fulfilled lives in our local communities.A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential and confidence in decision making and risk management.AMHP qualification would be an advantage although not essential **Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the...

Social Worker (Safeguarding at Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team)**Derbyshire County Council are hiring**As part an exciting new development, an opportunity has arisen for qualified Social Workers to join the Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team. These roles will specifically include a focus on undertaking initial Safeguarding enquiries to support adults who are experiencing/ at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect. You will also undertake wider Care Act assessment and professional intervention.This team undertakes a unique function in the department and provides support to a varied mix of cases, including exposure to some unusual, or uncommon casework. Casework within this service is completed in short timescales and so may be of interest to applicants who enjoy extensive variety and the satisfaction of quick outcomes.We are looking to recruit a qualified social worker to join our established team which provides professional triage and assessment of Adult Social Care needs...

We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join the Out of Area Hospital Discharge Team (OOA HD), which is part of Derbyshire’s Countywide Hospital Discharge Service.The team primarily focus on transfers of care from Acute Hospital Trusts that boarder Derbyshire, including the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire, Tameside, Sheffield, and Nottinghamshire. As this post is countywide, much of the work will be undertaken working remotely from home with some in-reach to the various hospital when required. We are looking for a Social Worker who resides either within or on the outskirts of the Mid or south of the county. To assist with covering provisions such as Nottingham & Kings Mill Hospital.Base location to be determined depending on the successful applicant’s residence location.The purpose of the role will be to proportionately assess Derbyshire residents within Acute Hospitals to assist them via a strengths-based approach, underpinned by the Discharge to Assess Model to...

We are looking to recruit two qualified Social Workers to join our Personalisation and Prevention generic adult care team, to work across the Derbyshire Dales South. This role offers hybrid working, although there is an expectation that you would attend the office minimum twice a week.We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with significant experience of working in an Adult Social Work team setting, to provide assessments under the Care Act (2014) with people with a variety of care and support needs in various settings. To be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a person centred and strengths -based approach to achieve the ideal outcomes with people will be an asset. The candidate will need to have a knowledge of the current legislation, policy and procedures that underpin good practice, and an understanding and experience of Safeguarding principles and practice will be essential.The successful candidate will contribute to the team’s responsibility to ensuring close...

At Derbyshire County Council, we are dedicated to making a difference in Derbyshire by investing in our team members!That’s why we’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualified social workers to come and join our teams around the county.We are excited to announce new and enhanced payment packages for the following grades which reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring our pay is rewarding and competitive: Grade 9 - £35,038 pro rata made up of: Basic salary per annum: £30,038Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rataWelcome Payment of £1,000 pro rata Grade 10 - £38,245 - £39,314 pro rata made up of: Basic salary per annum: £33,245 - £34,314 pro rataMarket supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rataWelcome Payment of £2,000 pro rata Grade 11 - £41,514 - £43,713 pro rata made up of: Basic salary per annum: £36,514 - £38,713 pro rataMarket supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rataWelcome Payment of £3,000 pro rata You will be joining...

We are looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker to join our Personalisation and Prevention generic adult care team, to work across the South of South Derbyshire. We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with experience of working in an Adult Social Work team setting, to provide assessments under the Care Act (2014) with people with a variety of care and support needs in various settings. To be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a person centred and strengths based approach to achieve the ideal outcomes with people will be an asset. The candidate will need to have a knowledge of the current legislation, policy and procedures that underpin good practice and an understanding and experience of Safeguarding principles and practice will be essential.The successful candidate will contribute to the team’s responsibility to ensuring close working with partners in statutory and voluntary organisations to plan safe and timely discharges from acute and community hospitals and to...