Salary £36,363 - £40,777 | Full time | Permanent | Intermediate Care Team | County Wide
International Sponsorship - this role is not currently open to sponsorship.
We are Hiring!
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join our Intermediate Care Team, supporting adults to maximise independence and achieve positive outcomes following hospital discharge or during periods of recovery.
This is a fast-paced, strengths-based role where you will work with people for a short period of time, helping them regain skills, confidence and stability to remain living safely in the community.
The Intermediate Care Team is a multi-disciplinary service, working closely with health colleagues including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and reablement staff. Together, we provide timely, person-centred interventions that prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support safe discharge.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out strengths-based assessments and develop short-term support plans
- Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews and Mental Capacity Assessments
- Work collaboratively with health professionals, families, and carers
- Support hospital discharge planning and prevent delayed transfers of care
- Promote independence and reduce long-term care needs wherever possible
- Manage a dynamic caseload within tight timescales
- Complete accurate, timely and high-quality recording
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
For more information or an informal confidential chat, please email: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Shortlisting is ongoing, therefore please submit your application as soon as possible.
*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.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
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