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

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

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking Senior Social Workers to enhance community support for older adults and those with physical disabilities. The roles emphasize independence and outcome-focused assessments, requiring candidates to have a strong empathetic disposition and creative problem-solving skills. The positions are full-time and permanent, covering areas in East Lancashire. In return, employees will receive various training and progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE) or have applied to register.
• Ability to undertake strength-based, outcome-focused assessments.
• Experience working with various agencies and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving independence.
• Conduct assessments and support planning.
• Collaborate with other agencies and caregivers.

Skills

Empathy

Creative problem-solving

Holistic support delivery

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £40,777 - £46,142 per annum | 37 hours per week | x2 Permanent, Full time roles available | OPPD community team | East Lancashire

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.

We need x2 permanent, full time, Senior Social Worker's to work across Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Older Adults and Physical Disability Community Teams. Both roles will be covering East Lancashire and based at either Pendle or Burnley.

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 your exciting new role, you will be expected to undertake strength based, outcome focussed assessments and support planning, ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right amount of support.

You will play a vital role in supporting people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing and to live independently.

A key part of the role includes working alongside other agencies, professionals, and informal carers, providing a holistic service.

In return for your commitment and hard work, you will work alongside supportive managers and offered various training and progression opportunities.

To Apply

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

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.