Senior Social Worker | Fixed term, full time | Short Term Support Service| Fylde and Wyre

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Senior Social Worker in the Short Term Support Service. You'll conduct strength-based assessments and manage complex cases while supporting team development. This role is essential for delivering high-quality social care services in community and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Social Worker.
• Experience in complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments within specified timeframes.
• Engage with professionals to meet statutory responsibilities.
• Supervise and support team members.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Social Work Degree

SW, CSS, DipSW

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £39,513 - £44,711 per annum | 37 hours per week | Fixed term, full time | Short Term Support Service| Fylde and Wyre

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Short Term Support Service team. This role is pivotal in providing strength-based, outcome-focused assessments to adults across community and hospital settings. You will contribute to the leadership and development of the team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:

• Strength-Based Assessment Service: Deliver comprehensive assessments within specified timeframes, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborative Work: Engage with professionals and agencies to meet statutory social care responsibilities, identify safeguarding issues, and support individuals in achieving their ideal outcomes.
• Case Load Management: Manage a reduced case load, focusing on complex and contentious cases.
• Staff Supervision and Support: Supervise and support team members, including acting as a Practice Educator for student Social Workers.
• Team Management Support: Assist the Team Manager in running the team, handling complaints, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Legal Processes: Support or undertake work related to legal processes and produce high-quality assessments and reports.
• Policy and Service Development: Contribute to policy, procedural, and service improvements.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications: SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree; current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Social Worker, with experience in complex case management, working with diverse client groups, and supporting less experienced staff.

Skills and Abilities:

• Detailed knowledge of relevant social care legislation.
• Proficiency in assessing and analysing needs and risks.
• Effective collaboration with other agencies and professionals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a case load independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and improving practice standards.

Our Values:

• Supportive: We recognize contributions and make the best of strengths to enable our communities to flourish.
• Innovative: We strive for creative solutions, putting the customer at the heart of our thinking.
• Respectful: We value diverse needs and perspectives, ensuring fairness and honesty.
• Collaborative: We engage with colleagues, partners, and customers to achieve the best outcomes.

Additional Requirements:

• Commitment to equality, diversity, health, and safety.
• Essential car user post: Must provide a car for work duties and be insured for business use.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of adults in our community. Apply now to be part of a supportive and innovative team dedicated to excellence in social care.

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, [e-mail]

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.

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 must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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

We look forward to considering your application.

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