Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Grade H1 / H2 SCP 27 - 35 £37,035 - £44,711 per annum

Closing Date: 10th March 2025 at 12 Noon

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 full time permanent Social Workers to become a part of our Neighbourhood Health and Social Care Teams. The successful candidates will join our community based multi- disciplinary teams located within health centres in Blackpool. They will work collaboratively to ensure effective health, care and support assessments and services are implemented for people and carers to remain well in the community. 

You will need to be passionate about supporting our community in Blackpool, be committed to your role as a Social Worker and keen to grow and develop in line with Social Work England protocols.
If you feel you have these attributes then we would like to hear from you. For informal discussions please do not hesitate to speak to Suzanne Gibbs (07917837360), or Sarah Lawrenson (07824361284), who will be happy to discuss all aspects of vacancy available.

Blackpool Council offer  
•            A competitive salary offer for successful candidates who are recruited from the same or similar role may be eligible for a salary match within the above salary banding.
•            Regular support via professional supervision.
•            Practice development support and opportunities for your CPD
•            Social Work England registration fee is paid
•            26 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 yrs and 32 days after 10 yrs) and the option to buy an additional 5 days on top of that, via a salary sacrifice scheme.
•            Blackpool Council Staff benefit scheme: Social Work Benefits and Diversity
•            Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through challenging times e.g. with free counselling, financial or legal advice

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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