3 jobs found in derby

Job descriptionThis social work post is an initial 2 year contract funded by Staying Close funding which Derby City successfully bid for to be able to deliver a Staying Close model of supported accommodation for young people transitioning from residential care to independent living. The successful candidate will be an experienced social worker with experience of working with looked after children and be qualified for 3 years or more. The successful candidate needs to be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and experience of supporting young people and the network around them in providing trauma informed care and support as young people transition into adulthood. The successful applicant will be required to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of the professional network of a trauma informed approach to supporting young people transitioning to adulthood and in ensuring that the support offered to the young people achieves positive outcomes for them. Derby has been...

Job descriptionDerby City Council is looking to recruit two Social Workers on a fulltime permanent basis. You will deliver the very best service and outcomes to adults within the Learning Disability Assessment Team. As a team we support individuals with learning disabilities who may currently be living in a residential/nursing care home, supported living, independent hospital or with their family. You will be assessing and reviewing customer support packages with a view to promoting choice and control using person centered approaches. You will also be supporting some individuals to move from residential care to a life in the community providing advice and guidance.We wish to recruit an energetic and motivated individual, with good communication skills who can work effectively with other agencies. As a qualified Social Worker, you will complete assessments and support plans that are person centered. It is desirable that you have a good knowledge base and experience in supporting...

Job descriptionDerby City Council is an innovative and forward thinking Council, committed to developing more practical and proportionate ways of undertaking adult social care assessments, support planning and interventions to enable the residents of Derby to live full and active lives.An exciting opportunity has arisen enabling the recruitment of 7 Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care teams. The workers will carry out social care assessments and support customers to create individualised support plans to meet their identified needs. They will also ensure timely reviews take place and contribute towards a city wide joined up care response to support customers in Derby. The successful candidates will be working with a wide range of customers aged 18 and over including individuals with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health needs and Older People.You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. You will need to have excellent...