Social Worker (Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team)

Social Worker (Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team)

**Derbyshire County Council are hiring**

An opportunity has arisen within the Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker to support Adult Social Care in Derbyshire. This team undertakes a unique function in the department and provides support to a varied mix of cases, including exposure to some unusual, or uncommon casework. The assessment of cases within this service is completed in short timescales and so may be of interest to applicants who enjoy extensive variety and the satisfaction of quick outcomes.

We are looking to recruit a qualified social worker to join our established team. In this role you will be providing professional triage and assessment/safeguarding of service users Adult Social Care needs at the front door of Derbyshire Adult Care

What we expect from our applicants:

• Someone who can provide a timely response to adult’s presenting with a wide variety of needs, disabilities, and circumstances
• Be able to provide person centred and strength-based assessments remotely through a variety of online/communication tools.
• Confident in using the Care Act 2014, including a good understanding of Making Safeguarding Personal, and the Mental Capacity Act
• Someone who is a team player who is able to work closely with other disciplines and teams
• Comfortable working autonomously with a positive and can-do attitude

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 

The work is ordinarily office-based, as we undertake remote assessment and triage; the team are based in The Co-op Building, Matlock. We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, so you will be able to work both in the office and at home as suits your needs and the needs of the service.

Have a question about the role? Or would like to have an informal visit or shadowing with the Team to find out more about working with us? Please contact Nigel.Uttley@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: TBC