Closing date: 29 March 2026
Permanent Full Time Social Worker – Adult Care Mental Health
2 positions available
An opportunity has arisen within the Amber Valley, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire Mental Health Team for two qualified and committed Social Workers to support Adult Social Care in Derbyshire on full time permanent basis.
The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 18 upwards. 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.
**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**
Our base for this role is at Parkwood Centre, Alfreton, but the team works primarily from North-East Derbyshire Area Office in Clay Cross. We continue 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.
Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme 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.
* 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.
* Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)
* 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 here
Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.
If you require any further informal information, please contact Claire Bartram, Service Manager claire.bartram@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: 10 April 2026
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