Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism Service | East Lancashire
Salary per annum £35,235 - £39,513 | 37 hours per week | Permanent, full time | Learning Disability & Autism Service | Burnley, Rossendale, Nelson & Brierfield
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 Worker to work across Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Learning Disability & Autism Service.
Responsibilities
Your priority will be ensuring that people with learning disabilities and/or autism who live in Supported Living 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.
The team offers social work support to people who live in Supported Living, involving re‑assessments and reviews of care arrangements, ensuring lives are free from unnecessary restrictions, reviewing Court of Protection arrangements, and supporting people in inappropriate settings to move to their own place with greater independence.
Qualifications & Experience
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 you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Baring 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 you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Our Values
* Supportive and Innovative
* Empathy
Benefits
Great Annual Leave: up to 32 days, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season, with the option to purchase additional leave.
Flexible Working opportunities.
Financial Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution; relocation reimbursement package.
Training and Development: Social Care Academy induction and ongoing support.
Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme.
Staff Discounts: access to discounts through Vivup, car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have support groups such as 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 informal and confidential chat, email talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
* Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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