Senior Social Worker | Full Time | Permanent| Short Term Support Service | Fylde & Wyre

Lancashire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Short-Term Support Service. The successful candidate will work across Lancashire, supporting individuals to live independently. The role requires registration with Social Work England and essential skills in empathy and innovative thinking. Excellent benefits include generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Programme

Staff discounts through Vivup

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England or have applied to register.
• Ability to provide a car for work duties with business insurance.
• Compassion and listening skills to support clients.

Responsibilities

• Work across Lancashire as part of the Short-Term Support Service.
• Support individuals to live independently.
• Find creative ways to help people achieve their goals.

Skills

Empathy

Innovative thinking

Supportive attitude

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £40,778 - £46,142 per annum l Permanent l Full Time, 37 hours l Short Term Support Service l Fylde & Wyre

International Sponsorship

This role is not open to international sponsorship

We are currently recruiting...

Senior Social Workers with empathy and drive to work across Lancashire as part of our Short-Term Support Service, making a difference and 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

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 dozens of 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.

How to Apply

For an initial informal and confidential chat, contact: [e-mail]

Job Description and Person Specification

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.