Description Salary £36,323- £40,777 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | Learning Disability and Autism Team | East, Lancashire We Currently are recruiting… About the Role: Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Learning Disability and Autism Team on a full time, permanent basis. 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. We will offer you good team support, regular supervision, opportunities to build on existing skills and knowledge, great staff benefits, generous annual leave entitlements and the opportunity to flourish as part of an exciting, well established team that is looking to bring real benefits to a key part of Lancashire County Council's Adult Social Care Service. Job description and person specification Join us in making a difference in the lives of adults in our community. Apply now to be part of a supportive and innovative team dedicated to high-quality social care! Our Values: Supportive: Recognizing contributions and enabling communities to flourish. Innovative: Delivering creative and customer-focused services. Respectful: Valuing diverse needs and perspectives. Collaborative: Engaging with colleagues, partners, and customers for the best outcomes. How to apply… You should demonstrate in your application how you meet the requirements of the job description by uploading a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, talent@lancashire.gov.uk. You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with Social Work England 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 must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.