Social Worker
Derbyshire County Council
Matlock, DE4View on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£33,414 to £44,698
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
29 November 2026
15 days leftJob description
Derbyshire County Council is looking to recruit an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Team in Chesterfield to cover maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, supporting adults with mental health needs to achieve recovery, independence, and improved wellbeing. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work practice in line with statutory duties and best practice.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with the Care Act 2014
- Work in partnership with health colleagues, including NHS mental health services, to deliver coordinated care
- Manage a complex caseload, including individuals with enduring mental health conditions
- Undertake and contribute to Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) work, including Best Interests decisions
- Lead on safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments where required
- Promote recovery-focused approaches, enabling individuals to maintain independence and community connections
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality recording
We are seeking a motivated and resilient practitioner who:
- Is a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
- Has experience in adult mental health social work or a related setting
- Possesses a strong understanding of key legislation, including:
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act
- Mental Capacity Act
- Safeguarding Adults frameworks
- Demonstrates excellent analytical, assessment, and risk management skills
- Is confident working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Has strong communication and relationship-building abilities
An Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification is desirable.
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
Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
LG Jobs
First seen
4 November 2026
Last checked
14 November 2026
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