Social Worker


Company:	East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date: 01 November 2026

An opportunity has arisen within the Erewash Mental Health Social Work Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker.

The team works with people with mental health challenges from the age of 16 upwards within the community. 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 in the community or placement setting.

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.

This is a twelve month fixed term post to cover maternity leave, ideally starting in December.

**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 interview date, week commencing - 3rd November 2026

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