Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism Service

Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism Service | Permanent or Fixed Term | Skelmersdale

Salary £36,363 - £40,777 | Full Time - Permanent or Fixed Term | Learning Disability & Autism Service | Skelmersdale

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to be based in Skelmersdale and work across Chorley and West Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Learning Disabilities and Autism Community Teams. We currently have one full-time permanent role and one full-time fixed-term (until 30/09/2026) role available.

This role is not open to international sponsorship.

You will be involved in offering advice and information to people with learning disabilities and/or autism and others. You will also be involved in assessments and reviews of care arrangements, this may include statutory social work such as working with people who have come into the judicial system or making applications to the Court of Protection.
We will support people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home. Your priority will be ensuring that people with learning disabilities and/or autism are supported to live good lives that include great things such as friends, relationships, employment, good houses, positive risk taking and are safeguarded from harm.

Social Worker 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'.

Supportive and innovative
Empathy

• 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.
• Flexible Working opportunities
• Financial Benefits:
  
  Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
• Training and Development:
  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 dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

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

Caroline Moon, Team Manager on or email car

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Social Worker 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'.
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. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.