Job title: Social Workers, Contract & Response Team
Contract: Fixed Term
Hours: Part time/full time
Salary: (£35,412 – £42,839) plus £3,000 market supplement
Closing date: 30.05.2026 @ 23:59
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…
In these roles, duties include:
About You…
To be successful in a role you will be:
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.
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
How to apply:
To apply please follow the link below which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. 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. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
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If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 01572 758291or 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.
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