Lancashire County Council
We currently have Social Worker vacancies within the Extra Familial Harm teams – 3x East & 1x Central.
We have Permanent full-time posts 37 hours per week
About The Role
Lancashire County Council Children’s Services is a progressive and innovative place to come and work for embracing strengths-based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice. There are a range of exciting opportunities available across our teams as we go through positive changes and development our service. This is a wonderful time to come and work for us!
Extensive investment within the Children, Families and Wellbeing Service, as well as within the Family Safeguarding teams mean that workers within the Extra Familial Harm Team work in specialised and unique ways to ensure that young people are supported, safe and can achieve. We work within the Contextual Safeguarding Framework which is quickly becoming recognised as one of the quickest developing contemporary theoretical methods of social work. We welcome all applications from qualified social work professionals whether that be you just starting out in your career or if you have more experience. If you want to want to work in the highest specialisms in your field, and become an elite practitioner, then the Extra Familial Harm Team is the place to do this.
Social work is both challenging and rewarding, but to ensure it is more rewarding and you are able to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people we understand the importance of the right support, a healthy work-life balance and a manageable caseload. We are using national funding opportunities to enhance the developments in our service such as reducing caseloads, offering the best training and support, and increasing the range of services we offer to ensure our Social Workers can make a positive impact for Lancashire’s children and families.
New recruits attend our established Social Work Academy, this is an extensive induction programme followed by regular recall days and training for ASYE’s to support increased knowledge and confidence in practice. The Academy is run by our team of Advanced Practitioners who provide a range of support, training and development across our service to help practice to be at the highest standards.
As one of the largest local authorities with a diverse and evolving range of services there are also many opportunities for future career progression and professional development. The right support is key to effective practice and your positive experience as a Social Worker and we have a fantastic group of managers who share our values and aspirations for our service and their Social Workers to provide the support you need to thrive in your work.
How To Apply
You are more than welcome to contact Lisa Sowden, Senior Manager on 01524 586576 for an informal discussion.
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 must be registered (Social Work England) 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.
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.
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.
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.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here
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.
Job Description & Person Specification
Additional Information
- Minimum Salary: 30095
- Maximum Salary: 39571
- Pay Basis: Yearly
- Schedule Type: Full Time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: 37
- Closing Date: Apr 24, 2022
To apply for this job please visit jobs.lancashire.gov.uk.