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Salary: £35,235-£39,513 per annum | 29.6 hours per week | Permanent, part-time | CUCAP Health Central CP | Preston, Lancashire
International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Role Overview
Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a supportive, team-focused environment? Would you like to work with community members to build on their strengths, promote independence, and help them achieve their goals? If so, Lancashire County Council wants to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity within Adult Social Care in the following team:
* Role: Social Worker
* Location: Across Central Lancashire
* Service: Adult Social Care – Hospital Discharge
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Over 4 days (Friday-Monday), including bank holidays
For an informal discussion, contact Helen Dickson at 01772 538934.
What We Offer
* Flexible working opportunities
* Competitive salary
* Inclusion in the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Option to pay into an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme
* Generous annual leave plus the option to purchase extra leave
* Various benefits, including discounts, financial assistance, and access to a Credit Union
* Reimbursement of registration body membership fees (if applicable)
* Strong links with Higher Education Institutions via the Greater Lancashire Teaching Partnership
* Enrolment in the Adult Social Care Academy and the ASYE program for newly qualified Social Workers
* Opportunities for additional qualifications through Apprenticeship schemes
* Access to practice resources via Research in Practice
* Health and Wellbeing programs
* Maternity, paternity, adoption, parental, and carers' leave
* Sickness pay
* Bike to work scheme
Application Guidance
Please upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the role criteria. The panel may be unable to shortlist without this evidence.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) or be in the process of registration. Occupational Therapists must be registered with HCPC or applying for registration. Applications from those working towards essential qualifications will be considered if completed within 3 months.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Driving is required for this role, with insurance for business use. Exceptions may be considered for disabilities or pandemic-related DVLA delays. Successful candidates unable to drive must pass their test and provide a car within 6 months.
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Entry level
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Other
* Industry: Government Administration
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