Social Worker

Salary

£34,434 - £44,075 per annum

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration (Months)

12

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Broxtowe All Age Team

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 7b

Number of posts

1

Interview date

24 August 2026

Closing Date

17 August 2026 23:55

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Social Workers to join the Broxtowe Community Social Work Team. As we continue to develop all-age ways of working, we are looking for dynamic staff with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice.

You will work as part of a supportive Team in a time of change and opportunity to improve outcomes for the community of Broxtowe. We support people to live the life they want to live in the place they call home with the people and things they love. We start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it.

You will be responsible for identifying a person’s goals and aspirations, coordinating of a range of outcomes to meet their needs. We explore reablement and enablement opportunities and access services appropriate. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, friendly, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important.

Key Skills

• Building trusted relationships.
• Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with.
• Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making.
• Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity.
• Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives.
• Communicating respectfully with and about people.
• Thinking and acting creatively.
• Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress.
• Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development.
  
  

You Will Be Required To

• Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you’re working with.
• Understand and respond to people’s unique needs and aspirations.
• Uphold human rights and social justice.
• Have professional curiosity.
  
  

The preferred candidates must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across other districts as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England’s continued professional development requirements (CPD). Applicants are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker’s. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential.

What We Offer

• Latest technology for flexible working.
• Mileage payment.
• A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• An excellent occupational pension scheme.
• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
  
  

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Yasmin Raza on +441158546314 or by email yasmin.raza@nottscc.gov.uk.

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.