Social Worker

We are looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker to join our Prison Social Work Team based in South Derbyshire. There is the expectation that the successful applicant will also undertake case work within the area social work team. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to undertake this role to provide safe, accountable, cost effective and efficient services to our clients.

The role includes carrying out Care Act (2014) assessments, support plans and reviews for individuals with complex needs as well as arranging the provision of services to meet eligible needs.

The role also includes:-

• Assessments under section 76 of The Care Act 2014 for both support in custody, parole and release planning
• Review care provision and liaise with provider.
• Attending safety meetings
• Attending MAPPA
• Attend perinatal meetings.
• Be part of the MDT and attend regular meetings.
• Attend CPA and 117 reviews.
• Liaise with community social work teams and support visits.
• Support Occupational therapy visits and ordering of relevant equipment.
• Duty worker triaging new referrals and support those in need of an urgent intervention.
• This role requires additional clearance for any successful applicant through HMP services.

The role is hybrid working with an expectation of regular travel to the prisons.

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

• Access to the Local Government Pension 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.
• 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: 4th 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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