Overview
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 the COP&PD there is a renewed focus on collaboration and coproduction with internal/external professionals, community services, carers and the people we are supporting.
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.
Why join us / Benefits
* Great Annual Leave: up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
* 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: Discounts through Vivup (car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more).
* Diversity and inclusion: We embrace diversity with support, groups and networks for staff (e.g., FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum, LGBTQ+ Employee Network).
Role details
Qualified Full-time, permanent 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 are currently seeking 5 Qualified Social Workers to cover Central Lancashire, this includes: Social Workers located in Preston, Chorley & Leyland.
Salary: £36,363 – £40,777 per annum | Permanent | Full time, 37 hours per week | Older People & Physical Disability | Central Lancashire
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Ready to apply?
Are you ready for a fresh challenge? Do you want to flourish in a supportive, team-focused environment? Would you like to work with people in the community to build on their strengths, promote their independence and achieve their goals? If the answer is yes, then Lancashire County Council wants to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity within Adult Social Care in Adults & Physical Disabilities.
Our other benefits include: Support for relocation and ongoing development through the Social Care Academy, wellbeing programmes, and staff networks.
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