Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Various
Salary: £32,070 to £42,699 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus a £3,300 market premia payment for Level 3 Social Workers (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th May 2026
Are you an experienced and committed Social Worker looking for a permanent role in a supportive and positive team environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are a warm, close‑knit team with a strong passion for promoting independence and delivering excellent outcomes for people with Learning Disabilities & Autism in Hinckley. Our team is currently looking to recruit Social Workers to take on posts that are presently covered by agency colleagues. These roles are available on both full‑time and part‑time permanent contracts.
Our team is made up of dedicated, enthusiastic professionals who work collaboratively, value each other’s strengths, and maintain a culture of openness and support. We are made up of six Social Workers, a Community Reablement Support Worker, a Community Support Worker and a Team Manager.
You will work alongside practitioners who bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and genuine passion for improving the lives of the people we work with and their Carers. Due to the nature of the work, we welcome applicants who can demonstrate strong professional judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑centred way of working.
Our office base is in Coalville, where we share duty days. Additional offices are available across the county if you prefer a workspace closer to your visits.
As part of Leicestershire County Council, you will be working within an organisation that values its staff, prioritises wellbeing, and fosters an environment where you are listened to, supported, and able to thrive.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
* Be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.
* Have knowledge of social work methodologies, social care policies such as person‑centred approaches and asset based social work, and relevant legislation including The Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
* Have experience of effective assessment and risk management delivery, safeguarding experience, court work experience and multi‑agency/multidisciplinary working and/or hospital discharge processes is essential.
* Ideally have experience of working directly with people with Learning Disability and Autism.
* Have experience of partnership working with adults to identify and meet need with creative and pragmatic solutions.
* Be a confident communicator who is skilled in diplomacy, persuasion, assertive and conflict management and able to build effective working relationships and be able to work proactively individually but also as a team member.
* Have good prioritisation and time management skills and have a valid UK driving licence or access to a vehicle.
We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all our residents.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
Contact
Chelbie Shepherd, Resourcing Co‑ordinator
Telephone: 0116 305 5973
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