Social Worker | Full Time | Fixed Term | Older People & Physical Disabilities |Morecambe Bay

Overview

We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire, our new strengths-based vision for Adult Social Care. In this role, Social Workers will support older people and adults with physical disabilities to achieve what matters most to them, enabling them to live independently in their own homes and communities.

What the role entails

As a Social Worker on the Older People & Physical Disabilities team you will:

• Support adults to live well, safely and as independently as possible in their own homes and communities.
• Apply strengths-based practice to understand each individual’s priorities and build tailored support plans.
• Collaborate with partners, community organisations, carers and the people themselves to shape meaningful, personalised outcomes.
• Work in the Morecambe area and actively promote our vision of inclusive, community-focused care.

Values and Culture

• Supportive and innovative – bring fresh ideas that achieve the best outcomes for people.
• Empathy – listen with compassion and respect to ensure people feel valued.

Benefits

• Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season (plus the option to purchase extra leave).
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
• Relocation reimbursement for those who need to move to the area.
• Extensive training and development through the Social Care Academy and ongoing career support.
• Wellbeing Support Programme for staff and families.
• Access to discounts across transportation, shopping, entertainment, gym membership, holidays and more through our employee benefits partner.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE) or must apply to register.
• Compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and DBS disclosure requirement.
• Ability to provide and have insured a car usable for duties.

Legal and Employment Information

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (and related amendments). Successful candidates will need to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure.

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