Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism Service | East Lancashire

Burnley - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Salary per annum 35235 -hours per week Permanent full time Learning Disability & Autism Service Burnley Rossendale Nelson & Brierfield

We are currently recruiting

Social workers with empathy and the drive to make a difference finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.

We need a permanent Social Worker to work across Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Learning Disability & Autism Service

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.

Your priority will be ensuring that people with learning disabilities and / or autism who live in Supported Living are supported to live good lives that include great things such as friends relationships employment good houses positive risk taking and are safeguarded from harm.

This team offers social work support to people who live in Supported Living the work involves re-assessments and reviews of care arrangements ensuring that people are leading lives that are free from unnecessary restrictions reviewing Court of Protection arrangements.

Supporting people who are living in inappropriate overly restrictive settings or outdated accommodation to move to their own place with greater independence such as independent apartments or bungalows with attached support.

We are a lively exciting and bright team who are dedicated to the people we work alongside and their families. We would be really like to hear from people who think that this sounds like the positive forward thinking and dynamic team they would like to join.

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 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

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat

*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.

job description and person specification

DescriptionSalary per annum 35235 -hours per week Permanent full time Learning Disability & Autism Service Burnley Rossendale Nelson & BrierfieldWe are currently recruitingSocial workers with empathy and the drive to make a difference finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they w...