Overview
Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism | Full Time | Central Lancashire
Join to apply for the Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism | Full Time | Central Lancashire role at Lancashire County Council. Salary £36,363 - £40,778 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | Learning Disability and Autism | Central, Lancashire
Responsibilities
* 2 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.
* Work in Lancashire as part of the Transitions Team.
* Our team is a countywide service; we endeavour to support staff to work in a preferred area of North, East or Central Lancashire.
* As part of Living Better Lives in Lancashire, support the vision for social care and practice.
* Drive innovative practice and collaborate with internal and external professionals, community services, carers and the people we are supporting.
* Contribute to a culture of collaboration and coproduction with partners.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed or have applied to register with SWE.
* Post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013); if successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure.
* You may be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use; we may consider applicants who cannot drive due to a disability.
Benefits & Values
* Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our strength-based vision for social care.
* Great Annual Leave: up to 32 days, 8 bank holidays, 2 additional statutory days, with option to purchase additional leave.
* Flexible Working opportunities.
* Financial Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution; relocation reimbursement.
* Training & Development: induction through Social Care Academy and ongoing professional development.
* Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
* Staff Discounts: Vivup benefits including car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
* Diversity & inclusion: a range of staff networks and groups.
How to Apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, talent@lancashire.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Social Work applicants must be registered with SWE to be appointed. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; successful applicants will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. You will be required to provide a car for work and must be insured for business use; we may consider applicants who cannot drive due to a disability.
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