Temporary Social Worker – Chesterfield Long Term Adult Care and Temporary Social Worker for Chesterfield Duty Team
Join our dedicated team at Derbyshire County Council, with an exciting opportunity to join the Chesterfield Long term Adult Care team. We have various posts including part-time, full time, permanent and on a temporary basis.
Responsibilities
* Conduct person-centred assessments, working closely with individuals and their carers to gather information and positively influence wellbeing.
* Undertake personalised safeguarding enquiries, demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills.
* Collaborate with other organizations and professionals, fostering effective multi-disciplinary practice.
* Support individuals in maximizing opportunities for choice and control over their lives.
We work with adults who have care and support needs, including those approaching adulthood, both in the community and in care placements. Our approach is rooted in person-centred assessments, with a focus on Strength Based Models of practice and principles outlined in the Care Act 2014.
Pay, leave and working arrangements
* 25 – 27 days of annual leave (plus another 5 days for 5 years of continuous service), grade dependent (pro rata).
* Flexi-time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month for certain roles.
* Derbyshire-based work locations.
* Ongoing training opportunities for career development.
* Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling and occupational health.
* Discounts on leisure centre memberships, bus/train fares and mobile phone contracts (restrictions apply).
* Opportunity for home and office working.
* Support provided through Microsoft Teams chat facility, daily catch‑ups with team members and Senior Practitioner/Service Manager, monthly one‑to‑one supervision and team meetings.
* Champion role available for developing practice interests and sharing knowledge within the team.
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