Social Worker Physical Disability | North

Position Summary

We need a 2x permanent, Full-time, Social Workers to work across North Lancashire (e.g., Lancaster, Morecambe & Heysham) as part of our Adult Services Older Adults and Physical Disability Community Teams.

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.

• Undertake strength‑based, outcome‑focussed assessments and support planning, ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right amount of support.
• Support people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing and live independently.
• Work alongside other agencies, professionals and informal carers, providing a holistic service.
• Collaborate with supportive managers and pursue various training and progression opportunities.

• Supportive and Innovative – blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas to achieve the best outcomes for people.
• Empathy – compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.

• Great Annual Leave: 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; 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.

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.