We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker Practitioner to join Erewash North Adult Social Care Team. This is a part time post covering maternity leave and covering the beginning of the week. You will have experience of managing a complex and diverse caseload, and of supporting students and/or colleagues to develop their own practice via direct support and 1:1 supervision.
As Senior Practitioner you will carry your own case load, although smaller in number these cases will be more complex; you will be actively involved in the Safeguarding of Vulnerable adults, to include the development and monitoring of risk management plans.
You will have experience of working in accordance with the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
You will be committed to developing services that recognise the person as an individual and which build on their personal strengths and resources.
Working alongside the Service Manager you will provide professional guidance and leadership to a team which comprises of Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers.
This will be a hybrid working role, working from both home and a local office.
Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:
• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• 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.
• 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
For more information about the role or an informal discussion, please email sandra.nix@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: 4 January 2026
