Social Worker

A vacancy has arisen for 1 FTE Social Worker which is fixed term until March 2026.

You will join the Continuing Health Care team which is a county wide team working from various bases across the county . We are looking for experienced people with knowledge and experience of Continuing Health Care who believe they could thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that may require you to have professionally challenging conversations.

You will be part of a diverse team carrying out collaborative, data-driven work with Health colleagues to undertake decision support tool meetings and joint funded reviews to improve outcomes in a truly personalised way and ensure proportionate care and support is in place. The team consists of a Team Manager, Service Advisors, Community Care Officers, Social Workers and an Occupational Therapist, with support from a Commissioning Officer and Project Manager.

What we offer:

The opportunity to make a real difference to the people of Nottinghamshire.
A career pathway that provides comprehensive induction, training and development, including experience of project-based work and partnership working.
A flexible work environment where you feel valued and supported.
Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly.
Mileage payment.
An electric vehicle car leasing scheme.
Excellent occupational pension scheme.
Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays.

You'll need to be able to demonstrate:

Ability to work with people and partners to get the best from them.
Knowledge of Continuing Health Care / joint funding.
Established communication skills - both written and verbal.
Able to work as part of a team .
Commitment and personal drive to excellent customer care.
Able to use a range of information technology applications.

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. Applications 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.

You 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.

You will work a 37-hour week, and we operate a flexible working time scheme around this, as well as a job share schemes for all full-time posts. The teams have adopted hybrid working, where you will be partly office and partly home based.

You'll join a friendly and welcoming team and receive plenty of support to help you reach your potential.