Senior Social Worker International Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Senior Social Worker – Adult Services Mental Health Team (Fylde, Lancashire)
Salary: £38,223 – £43,421 per annum
Full-time, Permanent – 37 hours per week
F-309 CMHT Fylde | Lancashire (North)
International Sponsorship available for eligible candidates

We’re Hiring: Senior Social Worker with a Passion for Making a Difference

We are looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker with a drive to support individuals in their journey to live independently and achieve their goals. If you have the empathy, creativity, and leadership qualities to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. This exciting role is part of our Adult Services Mental Health Team in central Lancashire.

We welcome applications from qualified Senior Social Workers with an AMHP qualification or those who are willing to work towards achieving this through promotion. If you already demonstrate leadership qualities and have a passion for social care, this is the opportunity for you!

Our Vision: Living Better Lives in Lancashire

This is an exciting time for us as we roll out Living Better Lives in Lancashire, a new strength-based approach to social care. We are committed to delivering innovative, person-centered services that help people live independently in their own homes, and we need Senior Social Workers like you to help drive this vision forward.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this fast-paced role, you will work with adults facing a range of mental health challenges, requiring statutory interventions. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting complex assessments and commissioning care
• Managing statutory interventions and participating in duty tasks
• Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure co-production and the best outcomes for patients
• Assisting the Team Manager with complaint handling, recruitment, supervision, and facilitating Best Practice sessions to enhance team development

You will also be expected to undertake the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification if you haven’t already achieved it.

What We’re Looking For:

• Empathy and Compassion: The ability to listen, support, and understand what people need while making them feel valued and respected.
• Innovation and Support: A blend of creativity and supportiveness, coming up with new ideas to achieve the best outcomes.
• Leadership Qualities: You should be able to demonstrate leadership capabilities, whether as an experienced Social Worker or someone ready to take on the challenge of an AMHP qualification.

Why Join Us?

• Great Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 32 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days over the festive season, with the option to purchase more.
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, along with relocation reimbursement if you need to move to the area.
• Training & Development: Receive an excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing career support.
• Health and Wellbeing: Take advantage of our Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts: Access discounts on a variety of products and services through our Vivup benefits scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace diversity and provide support through various staff networks, including FABEE (Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees), Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please ensure you upload a supporting statement that clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the role, as this is essential for the shortlisting process.

If you would like an informal and confidential chat about the role, please contact Lynn Marchington at 01257 517023 or email lynn.marchington@lancashire.gov.uk.

Additional Information:

• Registration: Applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) or have applied for registration.
• DBS Check: This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Driver Requirement: A car for work purposes is required, and you must have business-use insurance. If you cannot drive due to a disability, we may still consider your application.

For more details on benefits, please visit the Lancashire County Council Vacancies website.

Closing Date: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Apply soon!

Join us in supporting people to live better lives and make a real difference in your community!