Experienced Social Worker Physical Disability | East

Experienced Social Worker | Older People & Physical Disability | East Lancashire

Join to apply for the Experienced Social Worker role at Lancashire County Council.

Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 per annum. Full time, Permanent.

Location:

East Lancashire.

A qualified and experienced Social Worker 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.

• Undertake strength based, outcome focussed assessments and support planning, ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right amount of support.
• Support people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing and to live independently.
• Work alongside other agencies, professionals, and informal carers, providing a holistic service.
• Support managers and benefit from various training and progression opportunities.

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE) or in the process of applying.
• Must be able to provide a car for use in the duties of the post and be insured for business use (consideration may be given if unable to drive due to disability).
• Must comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and DBS disclosure.

• Great Annual Leave:
  Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. Extra leave can be purchased.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Financial benefits:
  
  Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution, relocation reimbursement package.
• Training and development:
  Social Care Academy induction and ongoing support for your career.
• Health and wellbeing:
  Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff discounts via Vivup, covering car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

We have a range of support groups and networks for staff, including the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, please email

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement evidencing how you meet the criteria for the role. Shortlisting will take place on 16th December 202?

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.