An opportunity has arisen within the Chesterfield Mental Health Prevention and Personalisation Team for a temporary full time, Social Worker position.
This is a busy, community-based team working with adults with functional mental health conditions and working closely with other multi-disciplinary partners. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team and have access to regular supervision, peer supervision, training and opportunities.
Applicants will need 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 with a focus on maximising independence, choice and control.
Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act and 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 rota basis which will involve triaging new referrals to the team and support clients and carers who require a more urgent response.
This role offers hybrid working, although there is an expectation that you would attend the office a minimum of at least twice a week. It is expected that workers will work from base in Chesterfield as required.
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.
Employees have access to a range of bene fits and discounts including:
1. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
2. 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)
3. Training and development opportunities
4. Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
5. Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
6. Supportive management and team
7. Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
8. Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
Provisional Interview Date: TBC