Overview
We need 2x permanent, Full-time, Social Workers to work across North Lancashire (e.g., Lancaster, Morecambe & Heysham) as part of our Adult Services Older Adults and Physical Disability Community Teams.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire - our new strength-based vision for social care.
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 achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.
As part of your exciting new role, you will be expected to undertake strength based, outcome focussed assessments and support planning, ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right amount of support.
You will play a vital role in supporting people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing and to live independently.
A key part of the role includes working alongside other agencies, professionals, and informal carers, providing a holistic service.
Responsibilities
As part of your exciting new role, you will be expected to undertake strength based, outcome focussed assessments and support planning, ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right amount of support.
You will play a vital role in supporting people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing and to live independently.
A key part of the role includes working alongside other agencies, professionals, and informal carers, providing a holistic service.
What we offer / Benefits
* In return for your commitment and hard work, you will work alongside supportive managers and offered various training and progression opportunities.
* Great Annual Leave: up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
* Financial Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution; relocation reimbursement package.
* Training and Development: Induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
* Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
* Staff Discounts: Access to discounts through Vivup (car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more).
* Diversity and Inclusion: Support, groups and networks including FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum and LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
Values
Our values: Supportive and Innovative; Empathy. You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
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