Children's Social Worker (Child Protection & Children in Care)

Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.

Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service.

Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders.’ - OFSTED

We’re proud to say that our Children’s Services have received a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we’re on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire.

More exciting news – we've revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.

o Basic salary per annum: £35,449

o Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata

o Basic salary per annum: £36,591 to £40,008 pro rata

o Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata

o Basic salary per annum: £41,181 to £44,698 pro rata

o Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata

What can you expect from us?

We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes:

Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:

If you qualified for your social work degree outside the UK, please refer to Overseas applicant guidance - Social Work England

Want to learn more before you apply? Join our Children's Disabilities Team Webinar on 22 October, 6pm to 7pm. You'll hear from managers and social workers about the rewarding work they do every day.👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4hCbwhS

Make a real positive difference in the lives of children and families – join Derbyshire County Council today!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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