International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
We are in a hugely exciting time. We have 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, living independently in a place they call home.
Responsibilities
Your priority will be ensuring that people with learning disabilities and / or autism are supported to live good lives that include great things such as friends, relationships, employment, good houses, positive risk taking and are safeguarded from harm.
This key role will also involve holistic, face‑to‑face Care Act Assessments, reviews and support planning, using a strengths‑based approach to ensure that people receive the right support at the right time, enabling them to achieve their optimum level of independence and live their life in a way that they choose.
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.
Benefits
* Great Annual Leave: Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. Additional leave can be purchased.
* Flexible Working opportunities.
* Financial Benefits: A generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. A 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: Access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. The scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
Equality Statement
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.
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.
The 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 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.
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