Job Description:| Salary £33,945 - £38,223 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Lancashire House and The Mount Accrington |International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorshipSocial Worker - in Community Mental Health , Social Care Adults Service, working on a full time basis Monday - Friday 08:45 - 17:00Here at Hyndburn and Ribble Valley we value our staff and support them to achieve excellent work life balance. We have an ethos of wellbeing and support each other to achieve the very best care for our clients . Come and meet the team and decide for yourselves if you would like a career here within the mental health social work team Hyndburn and Ribble ValleyYou 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 servicesWorking 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.
If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.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 must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.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.For an informal discussion please contact team ManagerYou MUST be registered with Social Work England and hold the relevant Social Work qualification to be considered for this position.In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient
