Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Bolsover South Adult Care Team on a temporary basis to provide cover whilst the substantive postholder undertakes a secondment opportunity.

This role offers the chance to work within a friendly, supportive and experienced team committed to delivering strengths-based, person-centred support to adults and their carers. You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act work and care planning, working collaboratively with individuals, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

We are looking for a motivated practitioner who is passionate about promoting independence, wellbeing and choice, whilst ensuring adults are supported and safeguarded effectively.

You will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience of working within Adult Social Care.
• Be able to manage a varied caseload and work effectively under pressure.
• Have excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Be committed to strengths-based and outcome-focused practice.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Regular supervision and management support.
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills within Adult Care.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where service needs allow.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of adults and carers across Bolsover

Provisional interview date - w/b 16/11/2026

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

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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.