Social Worker | Fixed Term | Mental Health Service | Ormskirk Hospital at Lancashire County Council

Preston, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

40777.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strengths-based Practice, Person-centred Social Work, Mental Health Support, Collaboration, Co-production, Case Management, Recovery Promotion, Safe Transitions

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary £36,363 - £40,777 I Permanent I Social Worker I Mental Health I Adult Social Care | Ormskirk Hospital This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service. We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire our new strengths-based vision for Adult Social Care. Through this we are embedding innovative practice that will make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities. We are looking for a Social Worker to support us to deliver our vision of supporting people to achieve what matters to them, living independently in a place they call home. Collaboration and co-production are at the heart of what we do. Working alongside partners, community organisations, carers, and most importantly the people we support to shape meaningful and personalised outcomes. The role Joining our Mental Health Team as a Social Worker in this role, you will support adults with mental health needs through strengths-based, person-centred social work. You will work closely with health and partner agencies to promote recovery, reduce delays, support safe transitions and help people achieve the outcomes that matter to them. Should you choose, we will support you to qualify as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner, following qualification you will be moved to a grade 9 posts and work on our AMHP rota. What we offer: We offer a supportive and inclusive team environment, regular supervision, and ongoing opportunities for professional development. Alongside attractive staff benefits and generous annual leave, this is a great opportunity to build your career and thrive within Lancashire County Council’s Adult Social Care service.  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.  * 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: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.  We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.    How to apply  If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat talent@lancashire.gov.uk [talent@lancashire.gov.uk]  Shortlisting for this role is ongoing and applicants will be invited to attend our weekly interview panel.  We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.    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 (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. Job description & Person Specification [https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/media/971809/social-worker-general-jdps.docx]

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Responsibilities

Provide strengths-based, person-centred social work support to adults with mental health needs. Collaborate with health and partner agencies to promote recovery and facilitate safe transitions to independent living.