Social Worker Adults

Job Description:

Adult Social Worker

Derby City Council

Up to £30 per hour 

Derby City Council is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and skilled Adult Social Worker to join our team. This is a crucial role where you will be making a direct, positive impact on the lives of adults within the Derby community.

We require a professional who can confidently manage a generic social care caseload with a focus on cases of increased complexity.

Key Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate comprehensive experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Diverse Caseload Management: Managing a complex and varied caseload across different service user groups, ensuring person-centred care planning and high-quality outcomes.
• Specialist Expertise: Significant experience supporting older adults, individuals with Learning Disabilities, those with physical disabilities, and people with Autism.
• Safeguarding: Proven experience in safeguarding adults at risk, including conducting Section 42 enquiries, risk assessments, and robust safety planning in line with the Care Act 2014 statutory duties.
• Community Engagement: Conducting necessary visits within the community of Derby (including service users' homes and other settings) to complete assessments and reviews.
• Legal Frameworks: Excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

What We Offer

• Excellent Pay: Highly competitive rate of up to £30 per hour.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy Hybrid Working that supports a healthy work-life balance, blending office, home, and community-based work.
• Supportive Environment: Access to regular supervision, continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities, and a supportive team culture committed to best practice.
• Meaningful Work: The opportunity to deliver high-quality social work that promotes independence, choice, and well-being for Derby residents.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• A minimum of [Specify, e.g., 2 years] post-qualification experience in an Adult Social Care setting.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to undertake).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.