Social Worker

Social Worker

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 22 May 2026
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 20 June 2026
• Location: UK
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 9963

Summary

Derbyshire County Council Closing date: 31 May 2026

An opportunity has arisen within the Derbyshire Dales Mental Health social work Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker.

The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 16 upwards. You will require good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients care needs, and working with them and their support networks to create strengths based support plans. You will need knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to live as independently as possible.

A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential and confidence in decision making and risk management.

Being a qualified AMHP would be an advantage although not essential and there will be the opportunity to complete AMHP training as part of the role. The position will be working out of County Hall Matlock.

• Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants will need to link their experience to the criteria stated in the attachment/s in order for the management team to choose the most suitable candidates for shortlisting

We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, and our team is currently working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service. Ward visits are required for this position.

If you require any further informal information, please contact Lindsey Harrison, Service Manager on lindsey.harrison2@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional date - w/k beginning 01/06/2026


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The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 16 upwards. You will require good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients care needs, and working with them and their support networks to create strengths based support plans. You will need knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to live as independently as possible. A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential and confidence in decision making and risk management. Being a qualified AMHP would be an advantage although not essential and there will be the opportunity to complete AMHP training as part of the role. The position will be working out of County Hall Matlock.
• Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants will need to link their experience to the criteria stated in the attachment/s in order for the management team to choose the most suitable candidates for shortlisting