Derbyshire County Council
Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team.
You will work with looked after children and young people, ensuring they receive high-quality care, stability, and support to achieve positive long-term outcomes.
This role involves working closely with foster carers, residential providers, and multi-agency partners to deliver effective care planning and secure permanence for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children in care.
- Complete statutory visits, assessments, and reviews.
- Develop and progress care and permanence plans.
- Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, and partner agencies.
- Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings where required.
- Undertake direct work with children and young people.
- Support transitions to independence and adulthood.
Practice Model Used by Derbyshire
Derbyshire delivers children’s services using a Strengths-Based Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety.
This approach focuses on:
- Building collaborative relationships with children, families, and carers
- Identifying strengths and support networks
- Clear and transparent risk assessment
- Structured safety planning
- Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
- The model supports consistent, relationship-based practice across the service.
Why Derbyshire Is a Great Place to Live and Work
Derbyshire offers a fantastic balance of lifestyle and opportunity:
- Home to the stunning Peak District National Park, ideal for outdoor living.
- Affordable housing and lower cost of living compared to many UK regions.
- Friendly communities with excellent schools and local amenities.
- Easy access to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester.
- A supportive local authority focused on staff development, wellbeing, and improving outcomes for children.
- It’s a great place to build both your career and your lifestyle.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to:
dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com
For more information, call:
07561 805654