Lancashire County Council
Senior Social Worker | Hospital Discharge
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Job Description
Salary: £40,777 - £46,142 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/12/2026
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge
This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service. We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire, our new strengths-based vision for Adult Social Care. Through this, we are embedding innovative practice that will make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities. We are looking for Senior Social Workers to support us in delivering our vision of supporting people to achieve what matters to them, living independently in a place they call home.
Collaboration and co-production are at the heart of what we do. Working alongside partners, community organisations, carers, and most importantly the people we support, to shape meaningful and personalised outcomes.
The Role
Joining our Hospital Discharge team as a Senior Social Worker, in this role you will support safe, timely, and person-centred discharges from hospital, working closely with health colleagues, families, and wider partners. You will help people move from hospital to the most appropriate setting, promoting recovery, independence, and a positive discharge experience.
What We Offer
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Regular supervision
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development
- Attractive staff benefits
- Generous annual leave
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This is a great opportunity to build your career and thrive within Lancashire County Council’s Adult Social Care service.
Our Values
What's important to us is that you share our values…
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Supportive and Innovative
- You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
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Empathy
- You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us
- Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
- Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
- Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
- Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
- Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
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We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups, and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
How To Apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, please email: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Shortlisting for this role is ongoing, and applicants will be invited to attend our weekly interview panel.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE.
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 you must be insured for business use.
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