Careers in Adult Social Care

Nottinghamshire is an exciting place to work and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in new initiatives to improve how we do things. 

Our staff have a comprehensive induction programme, access to training, and other professional development opportunities to enable them to fulfil their role, raise their competency level and progress their career. We offer a wide range of flexible and family-friendly working arrangements designed to create a positive workplace.

Find out more about how we provide Adult Social Care services in Nottinghamshire by watching our video and reading our Adult Social Care Strategy.

Relief senior night care worker

You will provide care and support as required during the night to people staying in our services and supervise the rest of the shift.

Community care officer

Work alongside both social workers and occupational therapists to carry out care and support assessments to help individuals maintain their independence.

Occupational therapist

Occupational therapists are responsible for ensuring the appropriate advice, information and support is given to adults and their families, according to their assessed needs.

Social worker

Qualified social workers carry out assessments for adults (aged 18 and over) with a learning disability, physical disability, mental health needs as well as older people.

Reablement support worker

We require flexible staff to support and assist people as they increase their confidence and independence in all aspects of personal care and daily living tasks.

Personal assistant

Personal Assistants (PAs) are employed to help people who need social care and health or health care support. This could be either because of their age or disability and can enable them to live as independently as possible in their home.

Shared Lives

Shared Lives carers share their home and community life with individuals. This can range from just a few hours a week, to long-term, live-in arrangements.

Home care worker

Most people who are cared for at home are older people, but we also support adults over 18 who have mild learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs. 

Relief care and reablement support worker

As a relief care and reablement support worker, you’ll provide care and support to individuals staying or living with us or using our services.

To view all available positions at Nottinghamshire County Council, visit our Vacancies page