Job Description
We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire, our new strengths‑based vision for Adult Social Care. Through this, we are embedding innovative practice that will make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities. We are looking for Senior Social Workers to support us in delivering the vision of enabling people to achieve what matters to them and live independently in a place they call home.
The role
As a Social Worker within our Prevention Service, you will work with people at the earliest point, offering information, advice, guidance and strengths‑based support that helps them access the right help at the right time. You will focus on prevention, wellbeing and building on community and personal strengths to help people stay independent for longer. The role is 37 hours per week, working one weekend in four.
What we offer
We offer a supportive and inclusive team environment, regular supervision and ongoing opportunities for professional development. In addition, we provide attractive staff benefits and generous annual leave, giving you a great opportunity to build your career and thrive within Lancashire County Council’s Adult Social Care service.
Our values
Supportive and Innovative: You will need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy: You will 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.
- Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution, and a 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: You’ll 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.
Qualifications and Legal Requirements
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.
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