Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Mental Health Integrated Discharge Team
Location: Preston, Lancashire
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity within Adult Social Care, working in our Mental Health Team.
Social Workers who bring empathy, creativity, and a passion for empowering others. You’ll work alongside individuals in the community, helping them live independently in a place they call home—supporting them to achieve what matters most in their lives.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Registered with Social Work England (SWE) or have applied to register.
* Covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
* Required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 'disclosure' if successful.
* Must be able to provide a car for use in connection with duties and be insured for business use (may consider candidates who cannot drive due to a disability).
* Compliance with recruitment process terms; vaccine and health checks as per policy.
Benefits
* Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season, with the option to purchase extra leave.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
* Relocation reimbursement package.
* Training and development through the Social Care Academy.
* Wellbeing support programme for employee and family.
* Staff discounts via Vivup (car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, etc.).
Equality and Diversity
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff, including the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
Contact
For an initial informal and confidential chat, email talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Please Note
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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