Social Care Practitioner

An opportunity has arisen for a Full time Social Care Practitioner to join South Derbyshire North Adult Social Work Team . We are a supportive and person centred team supporting young adults in transition and adults over 18 years of age.

The successful candidate will be based in South Derbyshire with hybrid working . Training and support will be provided which includes regular supervision , peer support , team and area meetings alongside access to Derbyshire County Council training .

You will work in partnership with clients , their families and carers to undertake Care Act (2014) assessments , create support plans and regular reviews . This will be through person centred and strength based approaches to commission support and signposting promoting the home first culture . The team also supports residents for whom their are safeguarding concerns and works with The Mental Capacity Act (2005).

You will also work with other stake holders for example care homes , housing departments , NHS and many others to support clients through a multi disciplinary approach .

There is an expectation of travel through use of your own transport for which a mileage allowance is claimable .

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including

Access to the local government pension scheme

25 days annual leave pro rate plus 8 bank holidays with leave increasing over continuous service

Training

Mileage reimbursement

Smarter travel schemes

Access to inhouse occupational health services

Provisional Interview Date: 04 February 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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