Salary £36,363 - £40,778 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | Learning Disability and Autism | Central, Lancashire
We are currently recruiting…
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.
We need Social Workers to work in Lancashire as part of our Transitions Team.
Our team is a countywide service, however we endeavour to support staff to work in a preferred area of North, East or Central Lancashire.
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 living independently in a place they call their home.
As part of the Transitions Team, there is a renewed focus on collaboration and coproduction with internal and external professionals, community services, carers, and the people we are supporting.
Our values
What's important to us, is that you share our values…
Supportive and Innovative
You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy
You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us…
Great Annual Leave: We offer 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
Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
Staff Discounts: You'll get access to discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
How to apply:
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat,