Social Worker (Derbyshire Dales, Mental Health Team)
Derbyshire County Council
LocationCounty Hall, MatlockReferenceJOB/25/01135Salary detailsGrade 9 -11 £31,344 – £41,928 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date27 April 2025An opportunity has arisen within the Derbyshire Dales Mental Health Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker.The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 16 onwards during transition and then into adulthood. You will require good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients care needs, and working with them and their support networks to create support plans, as well as knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to lead fulfilled lives in our local communities.A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential and confidence in decision making and risk management.Being a qualified AMHP would be an advantage although not essential and there will be the opportunity to complete AMHP training as part of the role.**Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants will need to link their experience to the criteria stated in the attachment/s in order for the management team to choose the most suitable candidates for shortlisting**We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, and our team is currently working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service. The successful applicant will have access to workspace at the base in Matlock.Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition pageIf you require any further informal information, please contact Lindsey Harrison, Service Manager onProvisional Interview Date: Week commencing 4th of May 2025Due 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.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, clickASCH1Related 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.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media
£31344 – 41928 per year
Matlock, Derbyshire
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:10:19 GMT
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