Job Description:Salary £33,945 - £38,223 per annum l Permanent l Full time, 37 hours per week l Intermediate Care Allocation Team (ICAT) for East Lancashire.PAY AWARD PENDINGInternational Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorshipPlease note that the main office base with be at Burnley General Hospital - not Lancashire House, AccringtonWe are currently recruiting…A kind and compassionate Social Worker to work within the Intermediate Care Allocation Team (ICAT) for East Lancashire.This is a wonderful chance to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals within the community who require much needed care and support. We seek to promote independence and well-being at every opportunity, giving our service users the strength and courage to lead normal and healthy lives once again. As a Social Worker experienced in working in Intermediate Care settings and hospitals, you will be reaching out to those in crisis or who are acutely unwell within the community and the hospitals itself.We currently have x 1 post available for this role.There is an expectation for you to travel to different locations across East Lancashire. This includes travel to various hospitals and office bases as well as completing face to face assessment with the residents of East Lancashire in their homes and care homes. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. As this is a 7-day service (including bank holidays) there will be a requirement for you to work up to 26 weekends per year, we offer pay enhancements for weekend working.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.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.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.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 JobsIn 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 applications.
