Social Worker - Adult Care Assessment And Triage Team in Derbyshire, Derbyshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team
Specialism: Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team / Adult Social Care
Location: Derbyshire, UK (Matlock, DE4 3AG)
Salary: £35 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: Locum, Full-Time, Ongoing

This exciting ongoing opportunity is your chance to join the Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team within Derbyshire County Council as a Social Worker specialising in Adult Social Care. Based in Matlock, this full-time locum role offers 37 hours per week and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting adults across Derbyshire through effective assessment and triage services.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the flexibility that locum work offers, allowing you to maintain a strong work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly rate of £35 per hour.
• Hybrid working arrangements providing a mix of office and home-based working.
• Gain valuable experience working across a wide range of adult social care cases.
• Opportunity to further enhance your assessment and safeguarding skills within a supportive local authority environment.
• Work within a collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care.

What you will do:

• Conduct professional triage and assessments of Adult Social Care needs at the front door of Derbyshire Adult Care services.
• Respond effectively to adults presenting with a variety of needs, disabilities, and complex circumstances.
• Deliver person-centred and strengths-based assessments remotely using a range of online communication tools.
• Apply legislation including the Care Act 2014, Making Safeguarding Personal principles, and the Mental Capacity Act appropriately within practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage workload independently while maintaining a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Adult Social Care is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding, and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.

Why Derbyshire:
Derbyshire offers an exceptional quality of life with its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and vibrant communities. From the stunning Peak District landscapes to excellent local amenities and transport links, Derbyshire is a fantastic place to live and work while developing your social work career.

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