Social Worker | Short Term Support Service | County Wide

Salary £36,363 - £40,778 per annum | Permanent | Urgent Care and Short Term Support International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship We are currently recruiting… Qualified Social Workers across our Short-Term Support Service, who bring empathy, creativity, and a commitment to making a real difference. If you're passionate about helping people live independently in a place they call home, and want to support individuals in complex and fast-paced environments across Lancashire, we want to hear from you! We are recruiting to full-time and part-time roles across the county, offering flexibility and opportunities to work in diverse teams and locations. 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. Our Short-Term Support Services provide a single point of access to a range of community-based support, including: Reablement and residential rehabilitation Support with hospital discharge and recovery Admission prevention and crisis response Discharge to Assess – ensuring assessments happen in the most appropriate environment We work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to ensure people receive timely, effective support that promotes independence and wellbeing. As a Social Worker in this service, you’ll carry out: Holistic, face-to-face Care Act Assessments Strengths-based reviews and support planning Person-centred interventions that enable people to live independently and safely Job Description and Person Specification 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. To Apply … If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, email : talent@lancashire.gov.uk *Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. 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. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.