Social Worker

7 months ago


Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time

⭐Derbyshire County Council are hiring ⭐

Job Opportunity - Social Worker – Chesterfield Long trm Adult Care Team 

About Us  
Join our dedicated team at Derbyshire County Council, with an exciting opportunity to join the Chesterfield Long term Adult Care team. We have various posts including part-time, full time, permanent and on a temporary basis.

We work with adults who have care and support needs, including those approaching adulthood, both in the community and in care placements. Our approach is rooted in person-centred assessments, with a focus on Strength Based Models of practice and principles outlined in the Care Act 2014.

Key Responsibilities  

- Conduct person-centred assessments, working closely with individuals and their carers to gather information and positively influence wellbeing.
- Undertake personalised safeguarding enquiries, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
- Collaborate with other organizations and professionals, fostering effective multi-disciplinary practice.
- Support individuals in maximizing opportunities for choice and control over their lives.

Benefits  

- 25 - 27 days of annual leave (plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service), grade dependent. (pro rata)
- Flexi-time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month for certain roles.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Derbyshire-based work locations.
- Ongoing training opportunities for career development .
- Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling, and occupational health.
- Discounts on leisure centre memberships, bus/train fares, and mobile phone contracts (restrictions apply).

Support and Work Environment  

- Opportunity for home and office working .
- Support provided through Microsoft Teams chat facility, daily catch-ups with team members and Senior Practitioner/Service Manager, monthly one-to-one supervision, and team meetings.
- 'Champion' role available for developing practice interests and sharing knowledge within the team.

How to Apply  ✉️
We look forward to receiving your application If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities and possess an understanding of Strength Based Models of practice and Care Act 2014 principles, why not come and join us To apply please read the supporting documentation and click 'Apply' when ready

Derbyshire County Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Join us in creating positive change and empowering communities

Provisional Interview Date: TBC


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