Senior Social Worker | Full time | Mental Health team | Central/ North Lancashire |

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

Job summary

Lancashire County Council invites applications for the role of Senior Social Worker in the Mental Health team, focusing on empowering individuals and enhancing their independence. This permanent position offers a supportive environment and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the community, while benefiting from excellent annual leave, flexible working, and robust training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation reimbursement package

Wellbeing Support Programme

Staff discounts via Vivup

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with a focus on mental health.
• Experience in community support and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve their goals and live independently.
• Collaborate with community services and internal professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Innovative thinking

Supportive communication

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Salary £39,513 - £44,711 Per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, Permanent | | Mental Health team | Central/ North Lancashire |

International Sponsorship– this role isnotopento international sponsorship

Are you ready for a fresh challenge? Do you want to flourish in a supportive, team focused, environment? Would you like to work with people in the community to build on their strengths, promote their independence and achieve their goals? If the answer is yes, then Lancashire County Council wants to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity within Adult Social Care in the Mental health Team

We are currently recruiting…

Senior social workers 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.

Living Better Lives in Lancashire

This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care.

We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need new Social Workers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.

As part of the COP&PD there is a renewed focus on collaboration and coproduction with internal /external professionals, community services, carer and the people we are supporting.

Our values

What's important to us, is that you share 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: We offer 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: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our 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: You'll get access to discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include 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, [e-mail]

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

Social Work 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'. 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. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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