Job Description
Salary £36,363 – £40,777. Permanent Social Worker – Older People & Physical Disabilities – Neighbourhoods Service – Adult Social Care.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service. 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 Social Workers to support us in delivering our vision of helping people achieve what matters to them, living independently in a place they call home.
The role
As a Social Worker in our Older People & Physical Disabilities team, you will support adults to live well, safely and as independently as possible in their own homes and communities. Working in a strengths‑based way with people, carers and partners, you will understand what matters most and build support around their needs. Your work will cover the Fylde area and be based at our Lytham St Annes office.
What we offer
We offer a supportive and inclusive team environment, regular supervision, and ongoing opportunities for professional development. In addition to attractive staff benefits and generous annual leave, this is a great opportunity to build your career and thrive within Lancashire County Council’s Adult Social Care service.
Our values
Supportive and Innovative
You’ll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy
You’ll 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: 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. 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: 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.
Legal and Eligibility Requirements
Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or must 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.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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