Social Care Practitioner

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, we want you to join our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team in Amber Valley area of Derbyshire.As a Social Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting adults to regain independence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances. Working closely with individuals, families, and multi-disciplinary professionals, you will assess needs, develop person-centred plans, and provide short-term interventions that empower people to live safely and confidently in their own homes.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out holistic assessments and reviews in line with Care Act principles.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, and community services.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through tailored reablement plans.
• Ensure safeguarding and risk management are at the heart of your practice.
• Use strength-based approaches to achieve positive outcomes.

About You

• Experience in adult social care or a related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied caseload.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please email jacqueline.chamberlain@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 9th January 2026

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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.