Salary £35,235 - £39,513 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | COP&D | West, Lancashire
Location: 1 x Skelmersdale
We are currently recruiting…
Social Worker
As part of this team, you will complete social care assessments, support plans and reviews designed to support the delivery of a coordinated response to individual's needs. The team works in partnership with all internal and external professionals involved in assessment and service provision,. Health, police, housing etc. including Court work when required.
You will need to be someone who can provide oversight to members of the team as well as contribute to the provision of high quality assessments, reviews and support plans for individuals.
We will offer you good team support, regular supervision, opportunities to build on existing skills and knowledge, great staff benefits, generous annual leave entitlements and the opportunity to flourish as part of an exciting, well established team that is looking to bring real benefits to a key part of Lancashire County Council's Adult Social Care Service.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver a professional social work service in line with statutory responsibilities and organizational policies.
2. Promote independence and recovery through strengths-based and outcome-focused service delivery.
3. Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to address complex needs and achieve optimal outcomes for individuals and their carers.
4. Conduct high-quality assessments and develop support plans in consultation with service users and their carers.
5. Ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital settings, supporting individual choice and independence.
6. Utilize personal budgets creatively and flexibly to meet the needs of service users and their carers.
7. Maintain accurate records using electronic systems and contribute to team initiatives and service development.
8. Support and mentor newly qualified or less experienced staff and students.
9. Participate in continuous professional development and maintain emotional resilience and professional wellbeing.
Person Specification:
10. Qualifications: SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree; current Social Work England registration.
11. Experience: Accepting referrals, assessing needs, managing caseloads, and working in social services or similar settings.
12. Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of relevant legislation, effective communication, IT literacy, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure.
13. Commitments: Equality and diversity, health and safety, continuous professional development, and displaying organizational values.
Our Values:
14. Supportive: Recognizing contributions and enabling communities to flourish.
15. Innovative: Delivering creative and customer-focused services.
16. Respectful: Valuing diverse needs and perspectives.
17. Collaborative: Engaging with colleagues, partners, and customers for the best outcomes.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of adults in our community. Apply now to be part of a supportive and innovative team dedicated to high-quality social care.
How to apply…
You should demonstrate in your application how you meet the requirements of the job description by uploading a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement.
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat,