Social Worker | Older People & Physical Disabilities | Ormskirk, West Lancashire
Salary £36,363 - £40,778 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Older People and Physical Disability Team | West, Lancashire
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
We’re seeking an experienced professional to join our team in a permanent capacity, where your expertise and commitment will help shape lives and strengthen communities.
We need a permanent, full-time x4 Social Worker's to work across West Lancashire (Based in Ormskirk) as part of our Adult Services Older Adults and Physical Disability Community Teams.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
We’re driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities, and we need new Social Workers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to live independently in a place they call their home.
Responsibilities
* Strength-based, outcome-focused assessments and support planning, ensuring the residents receive the right level of support.
* Support people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing, and live independently.
* Work alongside other agencies, professionals, and informal carers to provide a holistic service.
Qualifications
* Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE.
* You will 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 you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Benefits
* Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Relocation reimbursement package available for those moving to the area.
* Excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
* Access to a Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
* Access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner.
* Inclusive culture: diversity and employee networks, including FABEE, the Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
To Apply
If you would like an informal and confidential chat, please contact: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE.
The post you are applying for 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'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will 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 you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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