Social Worker | Full Time | Permanent | Community Mental Health Team | Chorley and South Ribble
Social Worker | Full Time | Permanent | Community Mental Health Team | Chorley and South Ribble
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Salary 36363 - 40777 per annum Full time 37 hours per week Permanent Community Mental Health Team Chorley and South Ribble
International Sponsorship - This role is not currently open to International Sponsorship.
We are currently recruiting
Are you an experienced Social Worker in the Chorley & South Ribble area ready to take the next step in your career Do you have the empathy creativity and leadership skills to make a real difference in peoples lives
Were looking for two full-time Social Workers to join our Mental Health Team in Central Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service that puts people at the heart of everything we do.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
As a Social Worker youll play a key role in delivering our strengths-based outcome-focused approach to adult social care. Youll manage a reduced but complex caseload supervise and support colleagues and contribute to the leadership and development of the team.
Youll work collaboratively with professionals carers and community services to promote independence safeguard vulnerable adults and help people live the lives they want to lead.
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.
What we are looking for..
- A qualified Social Worker (SW CSS DipSW or Social Work Degree)
- Registered with Social Work England
- At least 5 years experience in social work including complex case management
- Strong leadership communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to continuous professional development and inclusive practice
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 dozens of 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.
To Apply
*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
