Social Worker (Mental Health Team)

The High Peak Mental Health Social Care Team are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced social worker to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a busy team based in the community and consists of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners who work closely with partner agencies.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake this role to provide a safe, accountable, cost effective and efficient service to help people using our service achieve their outcomes.

Please see the job and person profile for more information.

Key responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs as well as arranging the provision of services to meet eligible needs. It is expected that you will be committed to working in a person centred and strengths-based way with people and their families to maintain and maximise their independence.  

An understanding and experience of safeguarding is also essential as well as experience of undertaking capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

There is an expectation that you will act as duty worker on rota basis which will involve triaging new referrals to the team and supporting clients and carers who require a more urgent response.

You will need to be able to manage change and have the ability to work effectively and build positive relationships with health partners and other agencies.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE JOB AND PERSON PROFILE TO ENSURE YOU MEET ALL THE CITERIA BEFORE APPLYING.

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

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email claire.wilde@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 4 August 2025