Social Worker | Full Time | Learning Disability & Autism | Fylde & Wyre
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Salary 36363- 40778 per annum 37 hours per week permanent Full time Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Fylde & Wyre
International Sponsorship - This role is not open to International Sponsorship
We are currently recruiting Social Workers...
Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism Join our Community Learning Disability & Autism (LDA) Team in Lancashire and be part of a supportive passionate and forward-thinking service.
About the Role...
Youll be based in Fylde & Wyre with opportunities to collaborate across North East West and Central Lancashire. Our team works closely with individuals families and partner agencies to promote independence inclusion and wellbeing.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a hugely exciting time for us. Weve launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire our new strength-based vision for social care.
Were driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need new Social Workers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to living independently in a place they call their home.
As part of the Transitions Team there is a renewed focus on collaboration and coproduction with internal /external professionals community services carer and the people we are supporting.
Our values
Whats important to us is that you share our values
Supportive and Innovative
Youll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy
Youll need compassion and empathy to support people listening to what they need whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us
Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
Flexible Working opportunities
Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
Staff Discounts: Youll get access to discounts through Vivup our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme shopping entertainment gym memberships holidays and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE) the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ Employee Network.
How to apply:
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Find information on the services Lancashire County Council provides.
