Senior Social Worker

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| Salary £34,373-£39,571 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Adult Social Care Health ICAT - Morecambe Bay |

Senior Social Workers (3 x FT = 3x 37 hours)

ICAT and Hospital Discharge Morecambe Bay

Lancaster

£34,373 to £39,571 (Grade 9)

We are currently recruiting…

Cheerful and committedSenior Social Workers to work within the ICAT (Intermediate Care Allocation Team) and Hospital Discharge Teamin Adult Social Care at Lancashire County Council.

Our friendly and dedicated Adult Social Care Service are keen to welcome three new Senior Social Workers to the ICAT and Hospital Discharge teams. We are seeking knowledgeable individuals with the correct qualifications and appropriate experience to support and enhance the service we provide. The focus is primarily getting the best possible outcomes for our service users to ensure they are safe and supported upon their departure of a hospital setting. Your compassionate and empathetic manner will allow patients to feel empowered, by building trust and developing positive working relationships. In addition to the contribution you’ll make supporting those leaving hospital, you will also be managing a small number of less experienced colleagues who will welcome your guidance and mentoring.

What We Are Looking For…

Passion – you will be passionate about people with your caring attitude and want the best possible outcomes for them - this role is very much person centred so you’ll need to be approachable and committed to providing excellent care – the aim is hospital avoidance, essentially putting measures in place to prevent a visit to the hospital - this will be achieved by working alongside community teams and putting in provision for crisis care and other appropriate services; assistance such as this will be massively beneficial to the lives of many vulnerable adults – you will be someone who can be depended upon so able to deliver a great service in a timely manner and to the highest standards

Empathy & Resilience – all of the patients, carers and agencies that you will encounter need to be communicated with effectively, eliminating any delay in response – co-ordinating delivery support with each service requires excellent organisation skills so you will need to be resilient in terms of chasing up any outstanding actions – it can be a daunting experience to be in hospital or requiring additional care, therefore providing an individualistic service for each case will allow patients to achieve independence whilst meeting their specific needs and personal choices – we want an influential character to carefully assess the behaviour of others, becoming an advocate for patients and carers alike – your empathic and caring nature will facilitate a positive experience for all concerned, ensuring freedom for service users is well within reach

Integrity & Knowledge – your level headed and pro-active demeanor will inspire your colleagues to strive for success, providing advice and learning opportunities along the way – assisting with team meetings, case progression and allocating cases are just some of the vital resources you will provide – we are committed to supporting all patients and respecting their diversity in an inclusive manner in every circumstance – we want to see you shine and always work towards improving and broadening your knowledge with a willingness to undertake continiuous professional development and for those new to the authority we offer enrolement in the social care academy, enhancing your career and building on your strengths

There is an expectation of you to work 1 in 4 weekends, up to 18 per year with varying shift patterns which can be discussed – this role is 37 hours per week working 5 out of 7 days.

Why join us…

Benefits: A plethora or discounts & benefits from dog care to day care to days out or in, log cabins by Snowdon or holidays abroad, pampering and fitness for your mind, body & soul, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, local government pensions, cycle to work schemes and eye tests plus many more.

Development: you’ll get support and development along the journey – there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you’ve always wanted.

Inclusivity: we don’t have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements so appreciate that you’ll want to be working from home when you can, your hours may vary or change and for us – delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock

How To Apply…

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:

Ruth Clelland on 07789 927964

Closing Date: 05/06/2022 Interviews: 13/06/2022

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.

This post is a COVID-19 critical post. The successful applicant/s will be required to undergo regular COVID-19 testing and are strongly encouraged to take up the offer of the COVID-19 vaccination.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, your application will not progress.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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.

Job Description & Person Specification

Additional Information

• Minimum Salary: 34373
• Maximum Salary: 39571
• Pay Basis: Yearly
• Schedule Type: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37
• Closing Date: Jun 5, 2022