Social Worker | Fixed Term | Mental Health Service | Ormskirk Hospital
- Lancashire County Council
- Full Time
- Preston
- Ormskirk Hospital
Job Description
Salary 36,363 - 40,777 I Permanent I Social Worker I Mental Health I Adult Social Care | Ormskirk Hospital
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 a Social Worker to support us to deliver 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 Mental Health Team as a Social Worker in this role, y ou will support adults with mental health needs through strengths-based, person-centred social work. You will work closely with health and partner agencies to promote recovery, reduce delays, support safe transitions and help people achieve the outcomes that matter to them.
Should you choose, we will support you to qualify as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner, following qualification you will be moved to a grade 9 posts and work on our AMHP rota.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive and inclusive team environment, regular supervision, and ongoing opportunities for professional development. Alongside attractive staff benefits and generous annual leave, 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...
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.
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...
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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.
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