Social Worker | Learning Disability & Autism Team | Burnley, Lancashire at Lancashire County Council

Preston, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

40777.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Act Assessments, Support Planning, Strengths-Based Approach, Safeguarding, Case Management, Empathy, Innovative Thinking, Holistic Assessment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary £36,363-£40,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full time | Learning Disability & Autism Team | Adult Social Care | Burnley, Lancashire International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 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 experienced permanent Full and Part time Social Workers to work across Lancashire as part of our Learning Disability and Autism team. If you would like to be considered for Senior Social Worker vacancies, please also apply here and a member of our team will be in contact if an opportunity becomes available. Living Better Lives in Lancashire   This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care. We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need new social workers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home. 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.    This key role will also involve holistic, face-to-face Care Act Assessments, reviews and support planning, using a strengths-based approach to ensure that people receive the right support at the right time, enabling them to achieve their optimum level of independence and live their life in a way that they choose.   We are a lively, exciting and bright team who are dedicated to the people we work alongside and their families. We would be really like to hear from people who think that this sounds like the positive and dynamic team they would like to join. We offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision, skill development, attractive staff benefits, generous annual leave, and a chance to 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.  * 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: 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 and Person Specification [https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/media/969066/social-worker-grade-8-2026.docx]

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Responsibilities

Conduct holistic, face-to-face Care Act Assessments and support planning for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Ensure clients are safeguarded from harm and supported to live independently and achieve their personal goals.