Social Worker | Full time | Learning Disability and Autism | North, Lancashire
We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join the Community Learning Disability & Autism (LDA) Team in Lancashire. If you are a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism, this is an opportunity to join a supportive, passionate, and forward-thinking service.
About the role
You’ll be based in Lancaster, Morecambe, and Garstang, with opportunities to collaborate across North, East, West, and Central Lancashire. Our team works closely with individuals, families and partner agencies to promote independence, inclusion and wellbeing. This role is part of the Transitions Team, with a renewed focus on collaboration and coproduction with internal/external professionals, community services, carers and the people we are supporting.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care. We are driving forward innovative practice to make a difference in our communities and seek new Social Workers to help us support people to achieve what they want, living independently in a place they call their home.
What we offer
* Great Annual Leave: up to 32 days leave, 8 bank holidays, 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. Additional leave can be purchased.
* Flexible working opportunities
* Financial benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions; relocation reimbursement for those moving to the area.
* Training and development: induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing professional development.
* Health and wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
* Staff discounts: Vivup benefits including car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays and more.
* Diversity and inclusion: support networks such as FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum and LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
Requirements
* Social Work England (SWE) registration to be appointed, or have applied to register with SWE.
* Post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975; successful applicants will apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information is available in the Recruitment Process.
* You will be required to provide a car for duties and be insured for business use; we may consider applicants who cannot drive due to disability.
How to apply
If you would like an initial informal and confidential chat, please contact talent@lancashire.gov.uk. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed or have applied to register with SWE.
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS disclosure if successful. For more details, see the Our Recruitment Process tab.
Location notes: Based in North Lancashire with roles in Lancaster, Morecambe and Garstang.
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