Social Worker

at  Derbyshire County Council

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SOCIAL WORKER AT THE QUAD IN CHESTERFIELD!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our team at The Quad in Chesterfield.

WHY THE QUAD?

• Excellent Meeting Facilities: Our state-of-the-art meeting rooms are perfect for collaborative work and client consultations.
• On-Site Food Bar: Enjoy delicious meals and refreshments without having to leave the premises.
• Free Parking: Convenient and hassle-free parking is available for all staff and visitors.
• Work Pods: Our modern work pods provide a quiet and comfortable space for focused work.
• A locality approach: The Chesterfield teams all sit together in the office creating a whole supportive team environment.
  About Us: Derbyshire County Council is committed to providing high-quality social care services to our community. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Social Worker to join our Children’s Services team in Chesterfield. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real impact.
  Role Overview: As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of individuals and families, developing and implementing care plans, and working closely with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our service users. You will also play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals and supporting newly qualified social workers.
  Key Duties: You will conduct needs assessments, create person-centred care plans, and collaborate with individuals, families, and external agencies. Managing a varied caseload, you will ensure timely and effective interventions, provide consultation and supervision to other social workers, and maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports.

ABOUT US:

Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.
‘Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders.’ - OFSTED
We’re proud to say that our Children’s Services have received a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we’re on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire.

More exciting news – we’ve revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.

• Grade 9 - £37,253 pro rata made up of:

o Basic salary per annum: £33,253

o Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata

• Grade 10 - £37,324 - £40,527 pro rata made up of:

o Basic salary per annum: £34,324 to £37,529 pro rata

o Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata

• Grade 11 - £40,629 - £43,928 pro rata made up of:

o Basic salary per annum: £38,629 to £41,928 pro rata
o Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata

Please refer the Job description for details