Derbyshire County Council
Closing date: 12 April 2026
The North-East Derbyshire Adult Social Work Duty and Safeguarding Team
is seeking a permanent part‑time (29 hours and 36 mins per week) Social Care Practitioner to join our busy, supportive service.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed practitioner to work within our Duty & Safeguarding function, providing timely, proportionate responses to adults in need of care and support.
Key responsibilities include:
* Responding to daily duty tasks and unplanned requests for support
* Completing Care Act assessments and contributing to outcome‑focused plans
* Working collaboratively within a small, experienced team consisting of a Service Manager, two Social Workers, and two Social Care Practitioners
* Supporting the effective triage and prioritisation of new referrals and requests
Please note: This is a fixed duty role, and due to the nature of the work, the postholder will not hold an allocated caseload.
Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
* Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
* Supportive management and team
* Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
* Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in‑house counselling.
* Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
* Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
* Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page
Informal Discussion
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Dan Teasel, Service Manager, via email at daniel.teasel@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Provisional Interview Date:
Week commencing 20th April 2026
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