Senior Social Worker

| Salary £36,298 - £41,496 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata

Senior Social Worker

Mental Health Service Integrated Discharge Team

Countywide, Lancashire

Salary to £41,496

We are currently recruiting…

A confident and conscientious Senior Social Worker to work within the Integrated Discharge Team in Mental Health Service at Lancashire County Council .

Within this fast-paced Hospital Discharge Team we require an accessible and pro-active leader to guide our Social Workers through challenging cases and daily tasks.

The range of work on offer is vast with service users based around the county, so you will need to have plenty of energy and motivation with a "get up and go" attitude. The Mental Health Integrated Discharge team requires a certain flare and finesse when it comes to dealing with challenging clients; every case is different therefore a person-centred approach will be your key to success. Although you will be pivotal in providing support to your fellow Social Workers, you will also be supplied with unwavering assistance from your line management team and wider organisation, allowing you to perform to the best of your ability.

What we are looking for…

Inspirational, Resilient and Strategic Leadership – you will play an integral role in ensuring all your Social Workers are trained appropriately and to the highest possible standard, thus delivering the best possible outcomes to our clients – we want you to be an inspirational motivator, encouraging independence and critical thinking throughout the team – your strategies will be developed through leading best practice meetings and cascading crucial details to the teams – your eagerness to learn and progress will go hand in hand with assisting managers in important meetings and undertaking specific functions – we also want you to empower our Social Care Support Officers providing effective supervisions and facilitate valuable learning opportunities

Collaborative – you'll be passionate about forming strong working relationships with your health colleagues allowing successful outcomes to be achieved – we work with a multi-agency collaborative therefore it is imperative that you are able to provide a seamless response for the individuals you are working with – as well as operating alongside other professionals it is paramount that you are able to join forces with the patients themselves – we want you to ensure a smooth transition for our clients by combining all aspects of your role, transforming the whole process into a smooth & seamless one.

Support – we pride ourselves on the extensive support that we provide for our colleagues and you're sure to be impressed with the many doors this role will open to you – our inductions upon starting your role are second to none and we will give you the tools you need to start your career with us – we also have our Social Work Academy which is available to all new LCC employees, enabling you to grow and flourish as you work – you will be enrolled on practice educator training which is yet another string to your bow and we offer regular supervisions from our managers which will leave you feeling content and appreciated – what's not to love about this opportunity? Join us and become a valued member of our Social Work family

Why join us…

Benefits: A plethora of 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, public service 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; Debbie Honeysett (Team Manager) on 01524 585543 Debbie.honeysett@lancashire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 1 st March 2023 Interviews: 8 th March 2023

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.

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, 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.

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