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North East Derbyshire (North) Adult Social Work Team are seeking to recruit experienced Social Worker to join our friendly, community-based team of Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers. The team are highly supportive and operates on a largely agile, flexible basis across North East Derbyshire, utilising link worker and champion roles to carry out Care Act (2014) telephone and face-to-face assessments and reviews. The right applicant will need to evidence high levels of autonomy and accountability with timely recording of interventions to progress overall case management. Applicants must ensure they can demonstrate the skills to build positive, professional links with others to work closely with our partner agencies, such as Health, Police, Housing and Private, Voluntary Independent sectors. The ability to identify signposting opportunities is necessary to support carers, maximise independence and individual wellbeing with a focus on promoting person-centred, strength-based and cost effective outcomes. Whilst NED has a separate Duty team, it is necessary to be able to respond to changing situations, to effectively cover, triage and assess incoming work to support Adults and their carers - who may require a more urgent response. It is vital to be able to evidence experience and skills to manage a complex caseload whilst meeting your statutory duties in a safe, accountable and cost-effective manner to meet Care Act (2014) eligible needs alongside local authority statutory duties of care. It is an advantage to have experience of taking the lead on Section 42 Safeguarding, chairing multi agency meetings, such as Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) and completing Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments, including Best Interest meetings, COP-DOLs and court work - though support, training and experience will be available for the right candidate if you wish to develop your skills in these areas. Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work with friendly, supportive teams, access to training and a wealth of other benefits such as our flexi working scheme. You will have a minimum of monthly 1:1 supervision and plenty of opportunities for informal support with both your team, peers and line managers. We promote an environment that encourages reflection, individual and organisational learning, where we value sharing knowledge, championing roles and helping each other thrive in our everyday practice as part of a holistic, learning culture to support emotional resilience. Please Note: - Only candidates holding a registered Social Work qualification will be shortlisted, DCC does not currently offer sponsorship and ideally due to current staffing within the team, candidates who have completed their ASYE are preferred at this time. Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: • Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant. • Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security • Supportive management and team • Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training. • Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. • Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wisdom" app. • Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply) • Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle. • Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply) • Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts. More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page Please read the comprehensive job description attached to this advertisement, and if you have any questions prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the NED (North) Service Manager <a href="mailto:eva.white@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">eva.white@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Provisional Interview Scheduled - Week commencing 2 February 2026 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 ASCH1 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.

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Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader. The Role<ul> <li>Leading and supervising your shift</li> <li>Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered</li> <li>Administering and recording medication</li> <li>Carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Working closely with the leadership team to develop services</li> <li>Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:<ul> <li>Wagestream - access your wages at any-time</li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Annual purchase holiday scheme</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable</li> <li>Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and supervise others.</li> <li>A good understanding of care planning processes</li> <li>Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication</li> <li>Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.</li> </ul>We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

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Live in care jobs near Leicester Taking care of everything We're Oxford Aunts and we've dedicated our life's work to helping people stay in the home they love since 1967. For over 50 years, we've grown our live-in care specialism and our ways of working to support the lives of the people we care for and the people who look after them. Join us and you'll discover how our community of colleagues are always there for each other. You'll live in a home that you'll proudly care for. And the relationship you build with the person you care for will give real meaning to the work you do. If you live in or near to Leicester, you are ideally located to support many of our clients. Enhancing your life Because you take care of everything in the home, we take care of everything for you. Enhancing your life with work patterns and benefits that make a massive difference to your lifestyle, health and wellbeing. <ul> <li> Great rates of pay - earn up to £141 per day </li> <li> Generous rest time in placement </li> <li> A welcoming community </li> <li> Free induction training with opportunities to further develop your knowledge through our ongoing training courses</li> <li> Free accommodation in our dedicated carer house during training </li> <li> Local 24/7 support from our experienced team </li> <li> Free DBS check </li> <li> Free, confidential telephone line (Employee Assistance Programme) </li> <li> We're a Disability Confident Employer - ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations </li> <li> We offer longer placements which enable you to spend more time building a meaningful relationship with the person you care for and that give you flexibility to fit your work pattern around your lifestyle choices </li> </ul>This is meaningful work As a live-in care specialist, you'll provide companionship and support with personal care, domestic tasks and housekeeping (cooking, washing,ironing, vacuuming etc), so your client can live well in the home they love. You'll have the opportunity to support people living with a variety of conditions, enabling you to further develop your skills and knowledge. All placements are within 70 miles of Oxford, so you must be able to travel to your client home. What you'll need:<ul> <li> Hands-on professional care experience and the confidence to work independently. You may have worked as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similar. </li> <li> Good communication skills and ability to maintain clear and accurate records </li> <li> To be reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic </li> <li> Experience of working under pressure and staying calm in difficult situations. </li> <li> Eligibility to work in the UK </li> <li> As this is a live-in position you will need to commit to living with your client for a minimum of 10-12 weeks at a time, although many of our Carers choose to stay in their placements for longer periods before having an extended break </li> <li> You must be flexible to travel to your client placement </li> </ul>Taking care of everything If you like the idea of live-in care, we'll take care of everything to make sure you're supported and rewarded in everything you do. Providing quality care in people's homes since 1967, Oxford Aunts is run by a team of experienced care professionals and is part of The Good Care Group.

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Live in care jobs near Derby Taking care of everything We're Oxford Aunts and we've dedicated our life's work to helping people stay in the home they love since 1967. For over 50 years, we've grown our live-in care specialism and our ways of working to support the lives of the people we care for and the people who look after them. Join us and you'll discover how our community of colleagues are always there for each other. You'll live in a home that you'll proudly care for. And the relationship you build with the person you care for will give real meaning to the work you do. If you live in or near to Derby, you are ideally located to support our clients. Enhancing your life Because you take care of everything in the home, we take care of everything for you. Enhancing your life with work patterns and benefits that make a massive difference to your lifestyle, health and wellbeing. <ul> <li> Great rates of pay - earn up to £141 per day </li> <li> Generous rest time in placement </li> <li> A welcoming community </li> <li> Free induction training with opportunities to further develop your knowledge through our ongoing training courses</li> <li> Free accommodation in our dedicated carer house during training </li> <li> Local 24/7 support from our experienced team </li> <li> Free DBS check </li> <li> Free, confidential telephone line (Employee Assistance Programme) </li> <li> We're a Disability Confident Employer - ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations </li> <li> We offer longer placements which enable you to spend more time building a meaningful relationship with the person you care for and that give you flexibility to fit your work pattern around your lifestyle choices </li> </ul>This is meaningful work As a live-in care specialist, you'll provide companionship and support with personal care, domestic tasks and housekeeping (cooking, washing,ironing, vacuuming etc), so your client can live well in the home they love. You'll have the opportunity to support people living with a variety of conditions, enabling you to further develop your skills and knowledge. All placements are within 70 miles of Oxford, so you must be able to travel to your client home. What you'll need:<ul> <li> Hands-on professional care experience and the confidence to work independently. You may have worked as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similar. </li> <li> Good communication skills and ability to maintain clear and accurate records </li> <li> To be reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic </li> <li> Experience of working under pressure and staying calm in difficult situations. </li> <li> Eligibility to work in the UK </li> <li> As this is a live-in position you will need to commit to living with your client for a minimum of 10-12 weeks at a time, although many of our Carers choose to stay in their placements for longer periods before having an extended break </li> <li> You must be flexible to travel to your client placement </li> </ul>Taking care of everything If you like the idea of live-in care, we'll take care of everything to make sure you're supported and rewarded in everything you do. Providing quality care in people's homes since 1967, Oxford Aunts is run by a team of experienced care professionals and is part of The Good Care Group.

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Job Description: Care Assistant Ashby Court Care Home, Tamworth Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2PX £12.25 - £13.25 per hour Permanent Full Time / Part Time Monday - Sunday 8am - pm OR 8pm - 8am (alternate weekend working required) We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.</li><li>Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.</li><li>Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.</li><li>Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.</li><li>Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory &amp; legal requirements.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.</li></ul>Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health - from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:<ul><li>My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support</li><li>Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350</li><li>Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes</li><li>28 days holiday</li><li>We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.</li><li>Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets</li><li>We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site</li><li>Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site</li><li>Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health</li><li> Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK </li></ul>Why Bupa? We 're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Care support Locations: Ashby Court

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Our Commitment Derbyshire provides consistent, good quality care through twelve children's homes across the County. Our homes provide an environment where young people feel happy to live. Under-pinned by Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE), trauma informed practice, social pedagogy and person-centred approach to inform practice, we work continuously to improve the quality of our Children's homes, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to thrive and develop. About the role We currently have an exciting opportunity to join a small, experienced, supportive team at Glenholme in Long Eaton. Our Residential Childrens Workers provide a service to Children in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. Working as part of a small staff team who provide support and a person-centred service, they are responsible for the daily support, guidance, educational and social needs of our children. As an relief RCW, you will need to have an openness to and an aptitude for relationship focused and psychologically informed working practices. You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can, at times, require using your own initiative along with an understanding of the children act, the quality care standards and Children's Homes (England) regulations 2015. You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home, the Level 3 Children and Young people's Workforce Diploma and Social Care Pathway (England) 2015. OR you should hold an equivalent qualification such as The NVQ 3 caring for children &amp; young people and be prepared to complete any additional work to meet the required level. More information on the role can be found within the Job and Person profile. Residential Childrens Worker roles attract the following additional payments. This Residential Childrens Worker role is shift based (earlies, late's and sleep in's) to provide 24hr care. Salary details: Grade 9 £16.77- £17.79 Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm. After 7pm until 7am £22.36 - £23.72. Bank Holidays £33.54 - £35.58. Sleep-in duty, you will be paid a basic duty payment rate of £32.86. Any additional time worked as a result of being called to work when sleeping in will be paid at the appropriate rate for the day/time of day. Bank holidays: sleep-in duties that span into or out of a bank holiday will be enhanced to double the basic duty payment rate. For more information on our residential children's service please visit <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/child…</a> Working for Derbyshire Derbyshire is also a great place to live and work. It's only a short drive to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester but is also home to miles of beautiful countryside and has the Peak District National Park on its doorstep. The county enjoys house prices below the UK average and has great road and rail links. In addition to location, there are several perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:<ul> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li> <li>travel expenses</li> <li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li> <li>free car parking at most sites</li> <li>an in-house counselling services</li> <li>occupational health service</li> <li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li> <li>cycle to work scheme</li> </ul>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. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. 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 CS1 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.

Residential Childrens Worker (Glenholme Children's Home)

About the role: This role is a full time Social Worker post based within the Derbyshire's Leaving Care Service. This enables excellent transitions to adulthood and excellent working relationships. The post is in the North East and Amber Valley Team based in Chesterfield, in a thriving young person hub/office space. Embedded within the team and service is a trauma informed, relationship based culture with high support, expectations and outcomes for our children. We support newly qualified social workers to progress in their career through supportive frameworks and excellent progression opportunities. We work hard to ensure that our social workers have the time and resources to deliver good outcomes for children and families. Our vision means working creatively to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be. What will you be doing?<ul> <li>Provide a quality social work service that supports children to achieve their potential.</li> <li>Effectively manage a number of young people to achieve the best outcomes for them.</li> <li>Working in partnership with individuals build and sustain relationships, identify needs, and develop plans and responses that meet those needs.</li> <li>Work closely with our care leavers, our partners and locality social work teams with an aspirational approach for young people's futures.</li> <li>Develop and embed a thorough knowledge of aspirational planning and transitions support for care leavers within the service.</li> <li>Support leaving care workers with an understanding of social work practices, systems, knowledge and practice models.</li> <li>Represent the service locally and regionally.</li> </ul>What skills and experience do you need? <ul> <li> BA Honours in Social Work and current Social Work England registration (refer to job and person profile for more information).</li> <li> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person-centred approach to building a rapport and relationships with children and families.</li> <li> Ability to reflect on own practice and development enabling flexible and thoughtful social work practice and positive change.</li> <li>Experience of relationship focused social work.</li> </ul>In line with our performance capability framework, systemic practice model and continued professional development, qualified registered social workers are eligible to progress from grade 9 to 11, which attracts a salary of between £32,347 - £43,270 pro rata. We believe that hard work and commitment to your role should be rewarded, so we offer a package to our social workers that will ensure you always feel supported and valued:<ul> <li>manageable case loads</li> <li>diverse range of cases providing an exciting, challenging and rewarding career</li> <li>effective leadership and management which helps to reduce risk for our social workers and the children and families they support</li> <li>excellent supervision and a supportive peer network</li> <li>accelerated pay progression opportunities for frontline social workers following their ASYE</li> <li>systemic training equivalent to a foundation level Post Graduate Certificate</li> <li>access to an excellent range of training and development opportunities, worth over £5000, including leadership and management development</li> <li>Corporate membership with Research in Practice - allowing access to reputable, evidence-based research, training, and resources</li> <li>fantastic opportunities to undertake further formal qualifications and career progression through our career pathways</li> <li>DBS check undertaken and paid for by us</li> <li>Social Work England registration fee reimbursed</li> </ul>For more information on Children and Family services and becoming a social worker in Derbyshire please visit <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/social-worker-recruitment/be-a-so" target="_blank">https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/socia…</a>... If you would like to talk to someone informally about this post, please contact Team Manager, Lisa Hulley - <a href="mailto:lisa.hulley@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.hulley@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> What benefits do we offer you?<ul> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li> <li>travel expenses</li> <li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li> <li>free car parking at most sites</li> <li>an in-house counselling service</li> <li>occupational health service</li> <li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li> <li>cycle to work scheme</li> </ul>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 CS1 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.

Social Worker (Leaving Care Service)

We are inviting applications from enthusiastic, skilled, caring, and creative people who can work in and manage residential care for children. Can you: <ul> <li> Lead and work as part of a team that acts as good parents, and provides a warm and caring home for children and young people? </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Guide staff to nurture the talents and interests of children and young people and support each child or young person to develop as a whole person and lead the home into becoming Outstanding? </li> </ul> We have exceptionally high standards for all our children's homes in Derbyshire where the home is provided and managed by those who are suitable to work with children and have the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to deliver an efficient, effective and outstanding service. Are you: <ul> <li> Committed to continuous improvement of practice and service provision? Highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic? </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Committed to children's and young people's participation and social inclusion? Determined to provide good quality care for children and young people? </li> </ul> The manager of the residential Children's home is expected to have: <ul> <li> A good knowledge and experience of law and practice related to looking after children and young people </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Management skills to manage the work efficiently and effectively </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Financial expertise to ensure the home is run on a sound financial basis including long term financial viability of the home </li> </ul> You must hold or be working towards: <ul> <li> Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Must also have or be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services with Children and Young People's Residential Management Pathway </li> </ul> <ul> <li> A recognised social work qualification or professional qualification relevant to working with children at least NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care, and </li> </ul> <ul> <li> A qualification in management at least NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Have experience relevant to residential care within the last five years </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Have experience of supervising staff and managing professional staff </li> </ul> You will be: <ul> <li> Responsible for managing operational activities within a children's residential home including staff, budgets and resources. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Knowledge of the Children Act, the Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements is essential, together with experience of direct work with children and young people and their families with complex needs in a residential setting. </li> </ul> In return for your commitment, we offer you: <ul> <li> 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Financial reimbursement for On-Call shifts </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Good work/life balance </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Training and development opportunities </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Generous local government pension scheme </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Cycle to work scheme </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Discounts at selected county leisure centres </li> </ul> This post provides an opportunity to lead a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team who are committed to providing a high quality service to children and their families in Derbyshire. For an informal discussion contact Danielle Waterfall on <a href="mailto:Danielle.waterfall@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Danielle.waterfall@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> 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. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. 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 CS1 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.

Manager (Residential Children's Home) (Hopewell Children's Home)

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker in Derbyshire Dales Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). You will be part of a fast-paced and highly specialist team who are focused on the wellbeing, empowerment and reablement of people in our community. Wherever possible we aim to prevent the need for hospital admissions and entry into longer term care settings. We enable people that are stepping down following a hospital stay, helping them to achieve their full potential to live as safely, independently and as well as possible in their own homes. We take a multi-disciplinary approach, and the team is a mixture of Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Registered Manager, Enablement Support Leads and Enablement Support Workers. We work closely alongside our health colleagues. Experience of managing a variety of Care Act (2014) interventions with a focus on personalised strength-based approaches and outcomes is essential. You will be proficient in safeguarding enquiries, VARM, Mental Capacity (2005) Assessments and Best Interest Decisions. You will also be required to participate in Duty cover, where we co-locate with health at The Whitworth Hospital. Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work with friendly, supportive teams, access to training and a wealth of other benefits such as our flexi working scheme. We promote an environment that encourages reflection, individual and organisational learning, where we value sharing knowledge and helping each other thrive in our everyday practice. Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: • Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant. • Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security • Supportive management and team • Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training. • Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. • Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wisdom" app. • Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply) • Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle. • Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply) • Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts. More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page If you want a formal discussion about the role, please email <a href="mailto:catherine.cutt@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">catherine.cutt@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Provisional Interview Date: TBC 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. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. 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 ASCH1 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.

Social Worker (Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team)

About us: Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be. Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service. Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders. ' - OFSTED We're proud to say that our Children's Services have received a 'Good' rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we're on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire. More exciting news - we've revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.<ul> <li>Grade 9 - £38,317 pro rata made up of:</li> </ul>o Basic salary per annum: £34,317 o Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata<ul> <li>Grade 10 - £38,422 - £41,730 pro rata made up of:</li> </ul>o Basic salary per annum: £35,422 to £38,730 pro rata o Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata<ul> <li>Grade 11 - £41,865 - £45,270 pro rata made up of:</li> </ul>o Basic salary per annum: £39,865 to £43,270 pro rata o Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata What can you expect from us? We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes:<ul> <li>Achievable case loads</li> <li>Accelerated pay progression</li> <li>Access to training and development opportunities worth over £5000</li> <li>Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate</li> <li>Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network</li> <li>Effective leadership and management</li> <li>Career progression and formal qualifications opportunities</li> <li>Diverse range of cases for a rewarding career</li> <li>Covered DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement</li> <li>What rewards and benefits do we offer you?</li> </ul>Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:<ul> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month</li> <li>Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more</li> <li>Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme</li> <li>Travel expenses</li> <li>Discounts on leisure centre memberships</li> <li>Free car parking at most sites</li> <li>In-house counselling service</li> <li>Occupational Health service</li> <li>Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council</li> </ul>If you qualified for your social work degree outside the UK, please refer to Overseas applicant guidance - Social Work England We are holding webinars for those who want to know more! Social Work in our Children in Care Team 13 January 2026 18:00 - 19:00. Register here <a href="https://bit.ly/48VcL7s" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/48VcL7s</a> Social Work in our Chesterfield Locality Team 27 January 2026 18:00 - 19:00 Register here <a href="https://bit.ly/44Qg52x" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/44Qg52x</a> Make a real positive difference in the lives of children and families - join Derbyshire County Council today! 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 CS1

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