Social Worker

Salary

£40,444 - £45,529 per annum

Salary

£40,444 - £45,529 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time, Part Time

Hours per week

37 & 18.5

Work Base

Home Brewery, Arnold, NG5 6DB

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Social Worker JDPS.pdf – 342KB Competency FrameworkTier 7b

Number of posts

2

Interview date

4 November 2026 Closing Date 18 October 2026 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in empowering our employees and fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Be there for your community when they need you most! As a Social Worker in our Adult Social Care team, you will work within a dynamic Social Work Community Team, supporting individuals of all ages. You will use strength-based approaches to promote choice, control, and self-directed support, ensuring that people and their caregivers can manage their own needs and risks.

In this role, you will:

• Assess individual needs and develop tailored support plans.
• Promote independence and personalisation, enabling individuals to manage their own care.
• Collaborate with health professionals and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support.
• Uphold human rights and social justice, respecting the dignity and diversity of those you serve.
• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance your skills.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in adult safeguarding and partnership working.
• A full driver’s licence and access to a car for work-related visits.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Professional Curiosity: A desire to understand and respond to the unique needs of individuals.
• Respectful Communication: Ability to communicate with empathy and respect.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Thinking outside the box to find solutions in challenging situations.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: A passion for personal and professional growth.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Flexible working: Latest technology to support hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample annual leave and bank holidays.
• Professional development: Access to training and supervision to help you grow in your career.
• Supportive environment: Regular supervision and a commitment to your well-being.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in your community!

If you are passionate about supporting individuals and want to be part of a dedicated team, apply now! Join Nottinghamshire County Council and help us create a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Sharon Hayles on 01158546277 or by email sharon.hayles@nottscc.gov.uk.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.