Social Worker (2 Posts)

Erewash North Adult Social Work Team are looking to recruit two qualified social workers. Each post is full time.
This is a busy team based in the community and consists of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners who work closely with partner agencies.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake this role in order to provide a safe, accountable, cost effective and efficient service to our clients which helps them to achieve their outcomes. Please see the job and person profile for more information.
Key responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs as well as arranging the provision of services to meet eligible needs. It is expected that you will be committed to working in a person centred and strengths-based way with clients and their families to maintain and maximise their independence.
An understanding and experience of safeguarding is also essential as well as experience of undertaking capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There is an expectation that you will act as duty worker on a rota basis.
We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach , where are team are currently working from home and from the office , based on the needs of the service and policy., SW 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 Salary scales - Our Derbyshire.

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
+ Access to the Local Government Pension 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.
+ Training and development opportunities
+ Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
+ Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
+ Supportive management and team
+ Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
+ Derbyshire rewards - offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here