Senior Social Worker part time Reablement OT East Hyndburn - Accrington Lancashire

Salaryper annum 22.2 hours per week Fixed term part time Reablement & OT East Hyndburn Accrington Lancashire

We are currently recruiting

A kind and compassionate Senior Social Worker to work within theShort Term Support Services in our Single Point of Access Team at Lancashire County Council.

This is a wonderful chance to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals within the community who require much needed care and support. We seek to promote independence and wellbeing at every opportunity giving our service users the strength and courage to lead normal and healthy lives once again. As a Social Worker experienced in working in Intermediate Care settings and hospitals you will be reaching out to those in crisis or who are acutely unwell within the community and the hospital itself.

We currently have one post available in East Lancashire.

There is an expectation for you to travel to different locations to provide assessments therefore a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. As this is a 7day service (including bank holidays) there will be a requirement for you to work up to 26 weekends per year we offer pay enhancements for weekend working.

What we are looking for

Passion youll be passionate about your work and maintaining peoples independence making that valuable difference to the lives you touch we want you to be a strong advocate ensuring the right services respond in every circumstance by providing accurate care assessments with your empathetic nature and approachability you will be forming strong working relationships achieving trust and a solid rapport you will also be passionate about your role and promote our intermediate care services to raise awareness of what can be achieved with our intervention we need a knowledgeable Social Worker with a sunny disposition and a cando attitude enhancing the lives of our service users throughout the community.

Challenge the world of social care is never without its challenges and this environment is no different with the variety of work we have on offer there is always a fluctuation in demand so we need a professional who is selfmotivated and can take a proactive approach to ever changing priorities from offering advice to NHS colleagues and nonsocial work professions to dealing with bed based requests you will be supporting with an amalgamation of varying responsibilities it is imperative that our service users remain at the heart of everything you do and that we always endeavour to achieve the best possible outcomes for them.

Values driven we want your values to mirror our own and treat all individuals with respect and compassion in the challenging times they are facing you will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team who looks out for each other and collaborates as one unit; we work on the basis that there is no problem we cant resolve together this role is extremely rewarding when you can see the impact that your support has had as our service users continue on their journey back to good mental and physical health if you want to enhance your career as a Social Worker then this is the place to be with multiple opportunities for promotion growth and development.

Why join us

Benefits:A plethora of discounts & benefits from our Vivup partners support groups public service pensions cycle to work schemes and eye tests plus many more

Development:you will get support and development along the journey there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself opportunities for personal growth and development multidisciplinary initiatives mentoring the opportunity to make a difference feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you have always wanted

Inclusivity:we do not have a one size fits all idealism we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements so appreciate that you will want to be working from home when you can your hours may vary or change and for us delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock

How to apply

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:

Closing Date:30/03/2025

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