Social Worker | Full time | Mental Heath team | East, Lancashire

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

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Mental Health team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting individuals, work collaboratively with various stakeholders, and embody the council's values of empathy and innovation. This full-time role offers competitive pay, extensive annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training support

Wellbeing Support Programme

Staff Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England or have applied for registration.
• You will need a car for work purposes and must be insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently in their own homes.
• Collaborate with professionals and community services to promote client goals.
• Generate innovative strategies to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

Skills

Empathy

Supportive Thinking

Innovative Thinking

Education

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Social Worker | Full time | Mental Health team | East, Lancashire

Hyndburn - Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom and 1 more

Job Description

Salary: £35,235 - £39,513 per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, permanent | Mental Health team | East, Lancashire

International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you want to thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment? Would you like to work with community members to build on their strengths, promote independence, and achieve their goals? If yes, 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...

Social workers with empathy and a drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

Living Better Lives in Lancashire

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

We are advancing innovative practices that will benefit our communities, and we need new Social Workers to help us realize our vision of supporting people to achieve their goals and live independently.

Within the COP & PD framework, there is a renewed emphasis on collaboration and co-production with internal/external professionals, community services, carers, and the people we support.

Our values

It's important that you share our values...

Supportive and Innovative: You will need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, generating fresh ideas to achieve the best outcomes.

Empathy: Compassion and empathy are essential to support people effectively, listening to their needs while ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reasons to Join Us…

• Great Annual Leave: Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. Additional leave can be purchased.
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Financial Benefits: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions and relocation reimbursement support.
• Training and Development: Comprehensive induction via our Social Care Academy and ongoing professional development support.
• Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for staff and families.
• Staff Discounts: Access discounts through Vivup, including car leasing, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

We value diversity and support various staff groups and networks, including FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum, and LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) or have applied for registration.

The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants will need to apply for a DBS disclosure. More information is available on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will need a car for work purposes and must be insured for business use. We may consider applicants unable to drive due to disability.

• Location: County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RE, GB