Salary £38,223 - £43,421 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Deprivation of Liberty Team |
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship
Best Interest Assessor (BIA), Senior Social Worker
Are you ready for a fresh challenge? Do you want to flourish in a supportive, team focused, environment? Would you like to work with people in the community to build on their strengths, promote their independence and achieve their goals? If the answer is yes, then Lancashire County Council wants to hear from you.
We have exciting opportunity within Adult Social Care in the following Team.
The post on offer: Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Senior Social Worker
Role: BIA
Location: County wide
Service: Safeguarding Adults Service & DoLS
There are a variety of jobs available across Lancashire in adult services.
You 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 services
Working 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.
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