Social Worker (Discharge & Assessment Reviewing Team)

Closing date: 29 March 2026

⭐Social Worker - Adult Care (DART Team)⭐

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to join our Discharge & Assessment Reviewing Team (DART). Our team plays a vital role in helping adults return home safely and live independently after hospital discharge. Working at the heart of Derbyshire communities, we provide timely assessments, community-based reviews, and sustainable support planning that promotes independence and wellbeing. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a tangible impact, this is the team for you.

What You’ll Do

As a Social Worker, you will:

• Complete Care Act (2014) assessments and reviews, including complex cases.
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring statutory duties are met in a safe, accountable, and cost-effective way.
• Act as duty worker on a rota basis, triaging new referrals and responding to urgent situations.
• Work collaboratively with health partners, providers, and other agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Champion person-centred approaches, safeguarding, and strength-based practice in every decision.

Support the team and Social Care Practitioners with Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments, including Best Interest decisions, and provide guidance to ensure person-centred, lawful practice.

Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture and continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and compassionate Social Worker who:

• Is registered with Social Work England and committed to professional standards.
• Brings strong organisational skills and professional curiosity.
• Works creatively and solution-focused to achieve better outcomes.
• Builds positive relationships with adults, carers, and partner organisations.
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by making a difference.
• Is confident in applying the Care Act 2014, Making Safeguarding Personal, and the Mental Capacity Act in practice.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave - 25/27 days (rising to 30/32 after 5 years) plus bank holidays - grade dependant
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive Management & Team - regular supervision and strong peer support.

Training & Development opportunities

Wellbeing Support Framework - occupational health, physiotherapy, CBT, and counselling.

Employee Assistance Programme and Derbyshire Rewards package.

Paid Travel Expenses (T&Cs apply) and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Hybrid Working - we support flexible, agile working across home, office, and the community, with the technology and support you need to succeed.

Working for Derbyshire County Council puts you at the heart of local communities and offers the satisfaction of making a real difference to people’s lives.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our Reward and Recognition page.

For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email hazel.dillon3@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: TBC