Derbyshire County Council
Job title:
Social Worker (2 Posts)
Company
Derbyshire County Council
Job description
LocationThe Arc (Derbyshire County Council), High Street, Clowne, ChesterfieldReferenceJOB/24/03588Salary detailsGrade 9 -11 £30,054 – £40,638 per annum This role is eligible for a one-off Welcome Payment if starting 1st Jan to 31st Dec 2024. Adult SW will receive £1500 pro rata, and AMHP SW will receive £2500 pro rata in their first salary payment.Job termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date13 October 2024⭐Derbyshire County Council are hiring! ⭐2 Job Opportunities – Social Worker – Bolsover START & Bolsover North Long Term Team 🌟About Us 🏥
Join our dedicated team at Derbyshire County Council, with 2 exciting opportunities to join either the Bolsover Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) or the Bolsover North Long Term Social Work Team.The Bolsover START is a fast-paced and highly specialist team who are focused on the wellbeing, empowerment and reablement of people in our community. Wherever possible we aim to prevent the need for hospital admissions and entry into longer term care settings and enable people that are stepping down following a hospital stay, helping them to achieve their full potential to live as safely, independently and as well as possible in their own homes. We take a multi-disciplinary approach, and the team is a mixture of Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Enablement Leads and Enablement Support Workers, working closely alongside our health colleagues.The Bolsover Long Term Social Work Team work with a wide range of 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.
– 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.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: Week commencing 14 October 2024Due 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.The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.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, clickASCH1SW Grade 9-11 – An initial one off lump sum ‘Welcome payment’ of £1500 (pro-rata) is attached to this post, payable in your first salary. If you are a qualified AMHP and practice as an AMHP in your post, you will instead receive a ‘Welcome payment’ of £2500 (pro-rata), payable in your first salary. If you voluntarily leave your employment with Derbyshire County Council within 12 months, you are required to repay some or all of the payment (Terms and conditions apply). Further information on employee retention payments is available on our website at .Please note: We do not currently possess a visa sponsorship licence, and as a result, we are unable to review applications from individuals who do not possess the right to work in the UK. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 175.44 KBFile size: 291.59 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media
Expected salary
£30054 – 40638 per year
Location
Bolsover, Derbyshire
Job date
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:28:31 GMT
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