Senior Social Worker l Full Time l Short Term Support Service l Lancaster and Morecambe

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

Job summary

A local government body is seeking an empathetic Senior Social Worker in Lancaster to join the Short Term Support Service. This part-time role involves supporting hospital discharges, conducting assessments, and utilizing a strengths-based approach to empower individuals. You will benefit from a supportive team environment, generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and comprehensive training. Applicants must be registered or in the process of registering with Social Work England and have a valid driver’s license. This role aims to enhance the lives of residents by providing exceptional social care services.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

Financial Benefits

Training and Development

Health and Wellbeing Support

Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England or application pending.
• Ability to conduct assessments and work with communities.
• Car for work duties, insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to community care services and prevent admissions.
• Support hospital discharges and conduct assessments.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £39,513 - £44,711 per annum l Permanent l Part time, 29.5 hours per week (pro rata) l Short Term Support Service l Lancaster & Morecambe

Pay Award Pending

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

We are seeking an empathetic and driven Senior Social Worker to join our Short Term Support Service in Morecambe Bay.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a single point of access to community intermediate care services, including reablement and residential rehab
• Support hospital discharges and work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to prevent hospital admissions.
• Utilize the Discharge to Assess model for assessments away from the hospital environment.
• Conduct holistic, face-to-face Care Act Assessments, reviews, and support planning using a strengths-based approach.

What We Offer

• Supportive Team Environment: Regular supervision and skill development.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. Option to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Financial Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution and relocation reimbursement package.
• Training and Development: Excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing career support.
• Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts: Access to discounts on car leases, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more through Vivup.

Our Values

• Supportive and Innovative: We value fresh ideas to achieve the best outcomes for people.
• Empathy: Compassion and empathy are essential to support people, ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity and offer support through various staff groups and networks, including the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

Requirements:

• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) or application to register with SWE.
• The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful candidates will need to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.
• A car for use in connection with the duties of this post, insured for business use. Consideration may be given if you cannot drive due to a disability.

How to Apply

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

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

Note: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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