Social Worker

Permanent Full Time Social Worker - Bolsover North P&P Team 🌟

There is an opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join the Bolsover North Adult Social Work team.

We work with adults who have care and support needs (and people approaching adulthood) living in the community and in care placements to complete person-centred assessments.

An understanding of Strength Based Models of practice and Care Act 2014 principles is necessary. We are looking for a Social Worker with significant post qualifying experience in managing complex case work along with having working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and COP DoLS. Knowledge of Supported Living is also beneficial.

The role includes visiting people at home, or in homely settings communicating with them and their carers to gather information to help positively influence their wellbeing and to maximise opportunities to promote choice and control. We undertake personalised safeguarding enquiries where strong communication and organisational skills will be required. We work alongside other organisations and professionals and staff within the team are linked to GP surgeries to promote effective multi-disciplinary practice.

There is opportunity for home and office working. Support is provided through a Microsoft Teams chat facility with the team, a daily Teams catch-up with team members and Senior Practitioner and/or Service Manager, monthly one to one supervision, and a monthly team meeting. We operate a ‘champion’ role, offering the opportunity to develop practice interests and share knowledge within the team.

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 organisational skills.
- Collaborate with other organisations and professionals, fostering effective multi-disciplinary practice.
- Support individuals in maximising 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.
- 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 🙂

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For more information or an informal chat, please email peter.bunting@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 19 March 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.

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