Social Worker | Permanent| Part Time, 18.5 hours per week | Safeguarding Adults | EastWest Lancashire

Preston - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 36363 - 46142

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Salary 36363 - 46142 per annum Permanent Part Time 18.5 hours per week Safeguarding ADULTS East/West Lancashire

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 are a County Wide Service with Social Workers working out of East or West hubs primarily with an expectation that County Wide work may be required if necessary.

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.

You will lead and coordinate Safeguarding Enquires working within a specialist team which is fast paced and highly supportive

This is a hugely diverse role working with a range of different people aged 18 or over (with care and support needs) who are at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect.

As part of this role you will make Safeguarding Personal ensuring the person or their representative is actively involved and empowered throughout the enquiry whilst working in a strengths-based way to reduce risks and achieve desired outcomes.

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 email:

*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 36363 - 46142 per annum Permanent Part Time 18.5 hours per week Safeguarding ADULTS East/West LancashireWe are currently recruitingSocial 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 inde...