Social Care Practitioner

An opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Practitioner to join us in Amber Valley East Adult Social Work Team. We are a busy, supportive and dynamic Adult Social Work Team, supporting adults over 18 and their families and carers.

You will be based within Amber Valley East Adult Social Work Team. There is an expectation you will be flexible worker, office based in Alfreton for part of the week and also working from home or other bases around the County.

Training and induction will be provided alongside daily team meetings, and regular management and peer supervision. You will need to have experience/ understanding of assessing and reviewing clients needs in the community or residential settings.

Working in partnership with people and their carers, you will create person-centred and strengths- based assessments and support plans and commission services on their behalf to enable individuals to meet their outcomes, promoting a home-first culture.

You will need the ability to travel and ideally have access to your own transport for which a mileage allowance is payable. We have a supportive and friendly team ethos. We promote ongoing learning and development with a strong focus on the wellbeing of the team.

The work can be fast-paced, challenging and stressful at times but varied and extremely rewarding in a nurturing and protective environment. We are seeking a motivated individual with a zest and passion to promote best practice and join us in improving the client journey for Amber Valley residents.

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and team
• Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
• Derbyshire rewards - offering hundreds of discounts and cashback

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 27th January 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

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. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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