Social Worker, Community Health

About the Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

Additional Payments:
Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 12 February 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method:
Face to Face

This Role is Subject to: 2 References (where possible we require 3 years' history)

Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England

Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)

Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use  will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Complete Alcohol and Drug Care Act assessments and strength-based assessments, identifying required support and removing barriers to enable individuals to engage with services, working alongside health partners and third sector colleagues in completing joint assessments and support planning.
• Lead on complex adult safeguarding work, working with partners to support chaotic citizens in a variety of settings, including direct work with rough sleeping populations and those involved in the criminal justice system.
• Provide positive assessment and planning of individual packages of support for citizens and carers. Provide Social Work support in the form of long-term direct casework.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with the appropriate guidelines, policy and procedures.
• Promote independence and wellbeing of adults of working age and/or older people; assist social inclusion and valued community presence and enable the widest possible expression of chosen lifestyle.

Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England. Experience working with substance misuse and multi-agency collaboration is desirable.

• Essential Car User status (as above)
• DBS clearance
• Right to work checks as per Home Office guidance (visa sponsorship not available for this role)

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Sarah Durkin, at  and Sa to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days per year, increasing to 31 days after five years of service, with option to purchase up to two additional weeks.
• Bright pension – enrolled in the local government pension scheme with life cover.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave, volunteer leave, discounts through MCR+ and other employee benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities, onboarding, and career progression support.
• Disability Confident Employer with accessible formats and support networks.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and providing reasonable adjustments during the process. If you need adjustments or additional aids, we will make every effort to source them. For more information about the role or adjustments, email

We may require pre-employment checks including Right to Work, references, qualifications, DBS, and driving licence where applicable.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people.