Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated experienced Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care and Health team. This is your opportunity to empower individuals, support communities, and safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable people.

What You’ll Do

• Provide a high-quality social work service that helps individuals and communities achieve their potential.
• Work in partnership with people to assess needs and develop tailored care plans.
• Act as an advocate for vulnerable individuals, ensuring their health and wellbeing.
• Manage a varied caseload and lead on complex cases, including safeguarding and court work.
• Build strong relationships with individuals, families, and partner agencies.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Assessment of need, multi-disciplinary work, and supporting people with emotional, personal, or practical challenges.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to plan and manage your workload effectively.
• Knowledge: Person-centred care planning, risk management, relevant legislation, and welfare benefits.
• Qualifications: BA Honours in Social Work (or equivalent) and current HCPC registration. Grade 11 Social worker or 2 years post qualifying.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive team environment with opportunities for supervision and professional development.
• Flexible working across teams and locations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

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 dependant.
• 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.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and grow your career in social care, apply today and help us shape a better future for our communities.

For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email wendy.kirkham@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 26th January 2026

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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

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.