3 Full time Jobs in High Peak District

High peak have a full time registered social worker post in the Short term service. This is a post based at Eccles fold in Chapel-en-le frith, High Peak.

The successful applicant will cover the whole of the High peak undertaking social work assessments for short term and enablement focussed assessments . This will include work with mental capacity, safeguarding as well as assessments for care and support. The work is fast-paced and we work with people either following discharge from hospital or on their first contact with the local authority.

We work in a strengths-based, solution focused way to help people achieve their most independent outcomes.

We're looking for people who are experienced in multi-disciplinary working, able to make evidence based decisions in a quick time frame and enjoy working as a part of a team. We have strong links with our enablement service workers internally, as well as growing external links with health and voluntary sectors.



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

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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.