Social Worker | Mental Health | East Lancashire at Lancashire Waste Recycling

Preston, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

46142.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Empathy, Social Work, Assessment of Need, Risk Assessment, Capacity Assessment, Sourcing Care, Commissioning Care, Duty Tasks, Discharge Planning, Multi-disciplinary Teamwork, Statutory Interventions, AMHP Qualification, Innovative Thinking, Supportive Thinking

Industry

Government Administration

Description

| Salary £36,363-£46,142 Per annum | Permanent | Mental Health | East Lancashire For applicants will to work towards AMHP qualification, the salary will be £36,363 – £40,777. If applicants already hold AMHP qualification, or upon achievement, the salary for practicing AMPHs will increase to £40,777 – £46,142. 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 Mental Health Service. 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 to undertake and review assessments of need, risk and capacity. Sourcing and commissioning care, undertaking duty tasks and supporting discharge planning whilst working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team. This fast-paced role involves working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties who require statutory interventions.   Are you an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or aspiring to become one? At Lancashire County Council, we are committed to supporting your professional development. If you are already an AMHP, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise within a dynamic and collaborative team. If you’re working towards AMHP status, we can provide the training, supervision, and guidance you need to achieve this qualification. Join us and benefit from structured development pathways, dedicated support, and the chance to make a real difference in mental health social care across Lancashire. 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] Job Description and Person Specification [https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/media/969141/senior-social-worker-grade-9.docx]

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Responsibilities

The priority will be to undertake and review assessments of need, risk, and capacity, alongside sourcing and commissioning care, handling duty tasks, and supporting discharge planning within a multi-disciplinary team. This fast-paced role involves working with adults facing various mental health difficulties who require statutory interventions.