Social Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Social Worker
Erewash Hub, DCC Mercian Close, Ilkeston
Grade 9 - 11 £28,129 - £38,713 per annum
Prevention & Personalisation for Erewash (South) fieldwork team is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our very busy team.
The successful candidate will be experienced in adult social work and able to demonstrate that they can work in a person centred way in accordance with current legislation and policies. Core tasks will include assessment, support planning and creative signposting.
You will complete assessments under the Care Act to identify care needs and help devise person centred support plans. You will provide social work support and advice to clients and carers supporting strength-based approaches and outcomes. Fundamental to this post is the ability to assess and manage risk and work effectively under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policy and procedures. You will contribute regularly to the team duty rota.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,129.00-£38,713.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JOB/22/04698
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Social Worker roles across Derbyshire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,129 - £38,713 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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