Salary £36,363 - £40,777per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Community Mental Health Team, Preston West
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
We are currently recruiting…
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 a permanent Social Workers to work in our Preston West team as part of our Adult Services Mental Health Team.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
As a Social Worker, you’ll play a key role in delivering our strengths-based, outcome-focused approach to adult social care. You’ll manage a reduced but complex caseload, supervise and support colleagues, and contribute to the leadership and development of the team.
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…
1. 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.
2. Flexible Working opportunities
3. 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.
4. Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
5. Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
6. Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of 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.
To Apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat,