social worker Morecambe, England
Job description
| Salary £32,020 - £36,298 per annum | Full time | Permanent | 37 hours per week | Lancaster and Morecambe |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Social Care Team in North Lancashire (Lancaster and Morecambe)
As part of this team you will complete social care assessments, support plans and reviews designed to support the delivery of a coordinated response to individual's needs. The team works in partnership with all internal and external professionals involved in assessment and service provision, eg. Health, police, housing etc. including Court work when required.
You will need to be someone who can provide professional support to members of the team as well as contribute to the provision of high quality assessments, reviews and support plans for individuals.
There is a full time role working across Monday to Friday 8.45 to 17:00.
We will offer you good team support, regular supervision, opportunities to build on existing skills and knowledge, great staff benefits, generous annual leave entitlements and the opportunity to flourish as part of an exciting, well established team that is looking to bring real benefits to a key part of Lancashire County Council's Adult Social Care Service.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sharon Metcalfe on Tel: 07584174953 or email: [email protected]
There are a variety of jobs available across Lancashire in adult services.
You will support people in different settings, who need additional help to live independently.
We're looking for people who will bring compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose into the lives of others.
- You could help people to learn new skills, provide assistance to someone who is older or has a disability or needs support with aspects of their care.
- You could support someone in their own home, a residential home, a short break service or out and about in the community.
- You'll have plenty of opportunity to progress with training and gaining qualifications whilst you work.
The benefits of working in adult services
Working in adult social care is not just an emotionally rewarding role, it’s one of the most varied too.
Working with a range of people with different needs means every day is different.
- You'll make a difference to people's lives every single day.
- Flexible hours to fit around your life.
- You need the right qualities, rather than specific qualifications.
- On the job training and support.
- Ongoing career progression, paid qualification opportunities and job security.
- We are a Foundation Living Wage Employer, paying above the National Living Wage.
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.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
We do hold an Immigration Sponsor Licence so can support International (Tier 2) Sponsorship for roles that are designated as a " Shortage Occupation " by the UK Government and are offered on a permanent basis of 37 hours. Should the role you are currently reviewing not meet the visa requirement criteria, then regretfully, your application will not be progressed"
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