Social Worker – Community Team
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If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Community Team at Rutland County Council.
The role of a Social Worker in Adult Social Care is varied, working with some of the most at-risk members of our Rutland community. You will be working with adults aged 18+ and will deal with cases requiring you to be resilient and empathetic.
We invite applications from motivated Social Workers, ranging from newly qualified candidates to experienced professionals. If you enjoy supporting a range of adults to overcome challenges, live safe from abuse and reach their full potential, this could be the opportunity for you!
About you…
To be successful in the role you will need to have/be:
- Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England
- Knowledge and experience of Adult Care legislation and procedures
- Work in a Strength Based Approach and Outcome focused way
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability and with autistic people is desirable for this role
About the role…
The Community team work with a range of adults with care and support needs. As a Social Worker in this team, you will be responsible for the following:
- To assess the social care needs of Rutland (adult) residents who have complex needs, including people with a learning disability and autistic people (desirable)
- To promote and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all people in the community
- To work in an integrated way with partners including health and other colleagues across LLR and locally, to promote the rights, freedoms and outcomes of those supported
We can offer manageable caseloads, with reflective peer practice, CPD sessions and regular 1 to 1 supervision.
Please note: This role requires the successful candidate to hold a full driving licence, as travel across the county is essential.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and Social Work England registration are paid by us.
Interviews will be held week commencing 17 August 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you are interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. Previous applicants need not apply.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact: Mark Heawood Team Manager 01572 720988 at mheawood@rutland.gov.uk or Morag Barltrop, Senior Practitioner, on 01572 758443, or email mbarltrop@Rutland.gov.uk
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Salary range
- £32,061 - £42,839 per year