Social Workers - Contact and Response Team

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.

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Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Rutland County Council has been ranked as a top performing local authority in England for Adult Social Care, demonstrating the strength of our practice, our outcomes for people who draw on support, and the supportive environment we provide for our staff. We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for 2 Social Workers to join Rutland County Council’s Adult Social Care Contact and Response Team. In both roles you will work as part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, helping ensure that people contacting Adult Social Care receive a timely, person-centred and proportionate response.

The Contact and Response Team sits at the front door of Adult Social Care, providing advice, triage, assessment and short-term intervention to adults who may require support. The team plays a key role in promoting independence, prevention and early intervention across the Rutland community.

About the roles…

1. Full time Social Worker – 2 year fixed term contract working 37 hours per week
2. Part time Social Worker – maternity cover for 12 months working 26.25 hours per week

In these roles, duties include:

• Undertake Care Act assessments and develop outcome-focused support plans
• Provide information, advice and signposting to individuals, carers and professionals
• Triage referrals and contribute to timely decision-making within a busy front door service
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest decisions and Decision Support Tools
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, following Rutland safeguarding procedures
• Facilitate the use of personal budgets and direct payments
• Work collaboratively with health colleagues and other partner agencies
• Maintain accurate and high-quality case recording in line with service standards

About You…

To be successful in a role you will be:

• Qualified to at least Level 2 and registered with Social Work England
• Experienced and reflective
• Confident working within a front door Adult Social Care Service
• Able to make timely and proportionate decisions to support adults
• Able to manage risk effectively

The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and social Work England registration are paid by us.

Please note you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

What you can expect from the Team…

Within Contact and Response Team you will be part of a friendly and collaborative team that values open discussion, shared learning and professional curiosity. We work closely together to manage risk, support one another and deliver high-quality, person-centered practice. Regular supervision, informal peer support and opportunities to develop your skills are an important part of how we work.

Rutland is a small, forward-thinking local authority where social workers have the opportunity to make a real difference. Our Contact and Response Team plays a vital role as the front door to Adult Social Care, supporting people at the earliest opportunity and ensuring they receive the right response at the right time.

Working in Rutland means you will benefit from manageable caseloads, supportive management and a strong culture of reflective practice. Social workers are encouraged to use their professional judgement, think creatively and work collaboratively with partners across health and the community to achieve the best outcomes for people who draw on support.

The Social Worker Contract & Response interviews will be held face to face at the council offices on 27 April 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Team Manager, Matt Stockdale on 01572 758427 or at mstockdale@rutland.gov.uk.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.