Adult Social Care Social Worker (W/E Incs)
Blackpool Council
Blackpool
Full Time
Permanent
Expires 06/08/2025
About the Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August at 23:59
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time (18.5 hours) Social Worker to join the Transfer of Care Hub Social Worker team.
The Transfer of Care Hub is an integrated health and social care team co-located at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, supporting safe and timely hospital discharges.
We are seeking a practitioner with experience and interest in crisis intervention and safeguarding, capable of making robust, evidence-based, and legally sound decisions to support individuals and their families in navigating hospital discharge and accessing community care and support services.
You will apply a strengths-led approach to care and support planning, ensuring the person's voice is heard, and be passionate about supporting Blackpool residents.
You will have access to experienced managers, regular supervision, and training opportunities to support your professional development.
The role involves working as part of a 7-day rota, scheduled in advance, with additional pay for working outside standard hours.
If you possess these attributes, we would like to hear from you. For informal discussions, please contact Sarah Lawrenson ([email]) or Cynthia Aisien ([email]), who can discuss all aspects of this role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This position is subject to satisfactory references (minimum two years), DBS check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, and right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Act 1996.
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The successful applicant will work outside the standard 7am-8pm Monday to Friday schedule and will receive additional compensation accordingly.
Location: Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom.
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