Social Worker | Older People & Physical Disability | Central Lancashire
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Salary Per annum Permanent Older People & Physical Disabilities Central Lancashire
International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship
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 experienced permanent Full and Part Time Social Workers to work across Lancashire as part of our Older People & Physical Disabilities Service. If you would like to be considered for Senior Social Worker vacancies please also apply here and a member of our team will be in contact if an opportunity becomes available.
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 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 your exciting new role you will be expected to undertake strength based outcome focussed assessments and support planning ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right amount of support.
You will play a vital role in supporting people to access local services maintain independence promote health and wellbeing and to live independently.
A key part of the role includes working alongside other agencies professionals and informal carers providing a holistic service.
In return for your commitment and hard work you will work alongside supportive managers and offered various training and progression opportunities.
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.
How to apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat Shortlisting for this role is ongoing and applicants will be invited to attend our weekly interview panel.
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.
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.
