Social Worker

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. Purpose of this Provide a social work service that supports individuals and communities to achieve their potential. Work in partnership with individuals to identify needs and to develop plans and responses which meet those needs. Act on behalf of vulnerable individuals to safeguard their health and wellbeing. Effectively manage a designated caseload to achieve the best outcomes for individuals, groups and communities. Provide leadership and expertise to empower individuals, groups and communities to achieve identified change. Build and sustain relationships with individuals and communities. Represent the needs of vulnerable people. Key relationships: Individuals Carers/Families External partners/agencies Employees Local people and community groups Line managed by: Team Manager Supervises and supports: Newly Qualified Social Workers and other learners/employees as required. Key result areas include: Work with individuals, their carers and their advocates, where appropriate, in the assessment of individuals needs and the provision of appropriate services/resources. Work with individuals to identify the aims and objectives of proposed interventions. Produce ..... full job details .....