Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 37 per week
Salary: Grade H1 / H2 SCP 27 - 35 £37,035 - £44,711 per annum
Closing Date: 18th April 2025 at 12 Noon
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.
Blackpool Council offers:
1. 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.
2. Regular support via professional supervision.
3. Practice development support and opportunities for your CPD.
4. Social Work England registration fee is paid.
5. 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.
6. Blackpool Council Staff benefit scheme: Social Work Benefits and Diversity.
7. Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through challenging times e.g. with free counselling, financial or legal advice.
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.
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