Rutland County Council · Oakham, England · £32k–£43k
This is a live UK-based role at Rutland County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 19 September 2026. Listed as open until 27 October 2026.
Job Introduction Hours: 37 hours per week Interview date: 21 October 2026 Rutland County Council is pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Contact and Response Team. This is a 2-year fixed-term opportunity within a high-performing Adult Social Care service, created to strengthen capacity within our front door team and support continued service development. We recognise that candidates are often seeking stability and career progression, and while this post is fixed term, Rutland County Council is committed to supporting and developing its workforce. Fixed-term opportunities within Adult Social Care can provide valuable experience, professional development and future progression opportunities within the organisation. Rutland County Council has been recognised as a top performing local authority in England for Adult Social Care , reflecting the strength of our practice, outcomes for people who draw on support, and the supportive environment we provide for our staff. About the Role 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. As a Social Worker within the team, you will undertake strengths-based assessments, support planning and short-term casework, whilst working closely with partner agencies to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. You will be involved in: Undertaking Care Act assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans Providing information, advice and signposting to individuals, carers and professionals Triage and screening of referrals within a busy front door service Completing Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest decisions and Decision Support Tools Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns Facilitating personal budgets and direct payments Working collaboratively with health colleagues and partner agencies Maintaining accurate and high-quality case recording in line with service standards Within Contact and Response, practitioners benefit from: Manageable caseloads Supportive and visible management Strong reflective supervision Opportunities to develop front door social work skills Close partnership working across health and Adult Social Care A collaborative and supportive team culture Within Contact and Response 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-centred practice. Regular supervision, informal peer support and opportunities to develop your skills are an important part of how we work. This role offers excellent experience for Social Workers wanting to further develop their assessment, triage, saf…
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