Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism Service | Skelmersdale
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Job Description
Salary £36,363 – £40,777 | Full time – Permanent or Fixed Term | Learning Disability & Autism Service | Skelmersdale.
International Sponsorship – This role is not open to international sponsorship.
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 are looking for an experienced Social Worker to be based in Skelmersdale and work across Chorley and West Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Learning Disabilities and Autism Community Teams. This is a fixed‑term contract until 30 September 2026. We currently have 1x Full time Permanent Social Worker role or 1x Full time Fixed term role available.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire is our new strength‑based vision for social care, and we are driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities. 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.
You will be involved in offering advice and information to people with learning disabilities and/or autism and others. You will also be involved in assessments and reviews of care arrangements, including statutory social work such as working with people who have come into the judicial system or making applications to the Court of Protection.
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
* 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.
* Flexible Working opportunities.
* 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.
* 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, covering a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays and more.
To Apply
For an initial informal and confidential chat, please call Caroline Moon, Team Manager on 01772 531317 or email caroline.moon@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.
Social Worker 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 (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 you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries: Government Administration
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