Social Worker | Adults Central | Part Time |Chorley |

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a part-time Social Worker in Chorley, focused on empowering adults to live independently. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the community, providing tailored support and assessments aligned with the new strength-based vision for care. Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Flexible Working opportunities

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent induction and ongoing support

Health and Wellbeing Support Programme

Staff Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct strength-based assessments.
• Experience in social work and community engagement.
• Compassionate and respectful approach towards clients.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and access local services.
• Collaborate with agencies and provide holistic support.
• Undertake assessments and support planning for clients.

Skills

Empathy

Support planning

Holistic service provision

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker | Adults Central | Part Time |Chorley |

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Job Description

Salary £35,235 - £39,513 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Part Time | 18.5 hours per week | Chorley |

Job Description

Salary £35,235 - £39,513 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Part Time | 18.5 hours per week | Chorley |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

We are currently recruiting…

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 a permanent, part-time, Social Worker to work across Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Older Adults and Physical Disability Community Teams.

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.

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.

To Apply

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.
  
  
  

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.

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.

If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion . You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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