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Salary £39,513 - £43,693 per annum | Permanent | Part time, 29.6 hours per week | Short Term Support Service | Blackburn & Burnley Hospital
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship
Senior Social Worker
Short Term Support Service (STSS)
East Lancashire
Working Friday to Monday, 29.6 Hours per week
We are currently recruiting...
A kind and compassionate Senior Social Worker to work within the Short Term Support Services in our Single Point of Access Team at Lancashire County Council.
This is a wonderful chance to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals within the community who require much needed care and support. We seek to promote independence and well-being at every opportunity, giving our service users the strength and courage to lead normal and healthy lives once again. As a Social Worker experienced in working in Intermediate Care settings and hospitals, you will be reaching out to those in crisis or who are acutely unwell within the community and the hospital itself.
We currently have one post available in East Lancashire.
There is an expectation for you to travel to different locations to provide assessments; therefore, a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. As this is a 7-day service (including bank holidays), there will be a requirement for you to work up to 26 weekends per year; we offer pay enhancements for weekend working.
What we are looking for...
1. Passion - you'll be passionate about your work and maintaining people's independence, making that valuable difference to the lives you touch. We want you to be a strong advocate, ensuring the right services respond in every circumstance by providing accurate care assessments.
2. Challenge - the world of social care is never without its challenges and this environment is no different with the variety of work we have on offer. It is imperative that our service users remain at the heart of everything you do.
3. Values driven - we want your values to mirror our own and treat all individuals with respect and compassion in the challenging times they are facing.
Why join us...
Benefits: A plethora of discounts & benefits from our Vivup partners, support groups, public service pensions, cycle to work schemes, and eye tests plus many more.
Development: You will get support and development along the journey - there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development.
Inclusivity: We embrace diversity and appreciate that you will want to be working from home when you can, your hours may vary or change.
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.
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'.
This position is part-time; please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent, and the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
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.
You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non-social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required.
How to apply...
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, talent@lancashire.gov.uk
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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