Directorate: Adult Care, Housing and Public Health
Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week
Based at Woodside - Moorgate Road, Rotherham S60 2TZ
Salary details:
Band H £35,412- £38,220
Band I £39,152 - £41,771
Band J £42,839 - £46,142
An exciting opportunity is available within Adult Care, Housing and Public Health, as an experienced Social Worker working in our Enablement Assessment Team.
As a Social Worker in the Enablement Assessment Team, you will be responsible for undertaking Care Act Assessments to support customers to remain in their own homes as independently and safely as possible, facilitate safe and timely discharges from our bed bases such as intermediate care beds and short‑stay placements within a 24‑hour care setting.
You will screen safeguarding concerns and complete initial safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act. There will be a focus on safety planning and risk management, making safeguarding personal, empowerment and working with partners, including the Police, NHS professionals and Housing colleagues.
You will support customers to maximise their independence and personal outcomes through the provision of comprehensive advice, information, practical support, signposting and other services. Focusing on strengths, prevention, early intervention, and the promotion of wellbeing throughout your practice, you will ensure that customers receive the right support, advice and information at the time they need it.
Our Offer
The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and motivated team who value learning and work closely with other professionals in the area.
A full induction and training are provided as well as regular supervision and team meetings.
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working to help you get the right work‑life balance.
A huddle every morning to keep you connected with your team – time to share ideas and celebrate successes.
An employee assistance programme for any work and personal related support.
A range of staff representation networks groups, which you can join and contribute to discussions and ideas to move the Council forwards.
Staff engagement sessions and Employee Opinion Surveys.
A positive learning environment with access to a wealth of resources and practice guidance, and high‑quality training opportunities for all staff, plus support from our in‑house Professional Practice Team.
Interviews
Interviews to be arranged w/c 9th March 2026
Would you like to Talk to Us?
If you are interested in applying for a post with us, we would welcome you contacting us for a discussion.
The following Managers can be contacted to answer any of your questions:
* Sarah Jayne Nowell – Team manager 01709 334576
Sarah-Jayne.Nowell@rotherham.gov.uk
* Sarah Bruce – Team manager 01709 254970
Sarah.Bruce@rotherham.gov.uk
* Emma Muscroft – Service Lead 01709 247659
Emma.Muscroft@rotherham.gov.uk
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