Social Worker | Full Time | Mental Health Team | Preston, Lancashire

Overview

Social Worker | Full Time | Mental Health Team | Preston, Lancashire. Salary £35,235- £46,142 per annum. Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week. Location: Preston, Lancashire. International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.We are recruiting within Adult Social Care, working in our Mental Health Team. This is an opportunity to join a supportive, team-oriented environment and make a difference by helping people build on their strengths, maintain independence, and achieve personal goals.Responsibilities

Work with individuals in the community to help them live independently in a place they call home, supporting them to achieve what matters most to them.Contribute to the Living Better Lives in Lancashire vision by applying strength-based, innovative practice focused on outcomes for service users.Engage with service users and families with empathy and respect, ensuring they feel valued and included.Access professional development through the Social Care Academy and ongoing support for career progression.Work within the Social Work England regulatory framework; ensure safeguarding and ethical standards are met.Qualifications and requirements

Social Work England registration (or eligibility and application in progress) is required to be appointed as a Social Worker.Post holder may need to provide a car for use in connection with duties, and must be insured for business use. We may consider you if you cannot drive due to disability.Post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If successful, you will apply for a DBS disclosure.Benefits and opportunities

Great annual leave: up to 32 days plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.Flexible working opportunities.Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution; relocation reimbursement available.Training and development: induction via the Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career.Health and wellbeing support for you and your family.Staff discounts through Vivup (car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more).Diversity and inclusion: networks and groups including FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum, and LGBTQ+ Employee Network.Additional information

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.You will be required to provide a car for work purposes and be insured for business use; accommodation for disability is considered where ..... full job details .....