Job Description

Social Worker - Ashfield

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Salary
37,938 - 42,708 per annum

National pay award pending

Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Lawn View House, Mansfield, NG18 2TB

Working Arrangements

Hybrid
/ Person Specification
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Competency Framework

Tier 7b
Interview date
To be confirmed

Number of posts

Multiple posts are available

Closing Date

12 August 2025 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is developing all-age ways of working in Social Work Community Teams and permanent Social Work vacancies have arisen In the Ashfield Social Work Community Team. We are looking for dynamic staff with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice.


You will work as part of a supportive Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Ashfield. We support people to live the life they want to live in the place they call home with the people and things they love. We start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it.


You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations, coordinating of a range of outcomes to meet their needs. We explore reablement and enablement opportunities and access services appropriate. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, friendly, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important.

Key Skills:

Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change.

Essential requirements:

Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. 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. There is a taxi service for disable applicants.

You will be required to:

Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity.

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. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across other districts as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire.


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 (CPD).

What We Offer:

Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

For an informal discussion please contact one of the Team Managers Adam Bebbington on 01158043472, Pat Froud 01158040577, Hema Mahmood 01158546083 or Samantha Roe 0115 8040593.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.


Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.


Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.