Social Worker - Learning Disability
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Position Overview & Specifications
Department: Adults & Health
Terms & Conditions: 37 hours per week, Permanent
Shortlisting date: w/c 24th April 2023
Interview date: w/c 1st May 2023
In Blackburn with Darwen we believe we have the solid foundations for providing excellent social work services to local people and we are committed to sustaining and building on these.
Social workers in Blackburn with Darwen play a lead role in delivering professional services to safeguard the welfare of the most vulnerable members of our communities and trying to ensure that people can remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible.
Blackburn with Darwen’s Learning Disability Service is a co-located multi-disciplinary health and social care team. Hence, you will benefit from input from a range of colleagues to support you in your role and work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
The Team undertakes a varied and interesting role which requires working with adults and young people in transition who having learning disabilities and their families in their own homes, supported living arrangements, residential and hospital environments.
We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced social workers. For appointment at the senior social work grade, we require that you demonstrate how you have enhanced your skills through gaining one or more of the following post qualifying awards: Best Interest Assessor, Practise Educator or Approved Mental Health Professional.
Please refer to Key Requirements document for further information regarding role and responsibilities.
If you are looking for a role which is both challenging and rewarding and would like to be part of a strong and supportive team then this is for you.
Pay grade will be dependent on skills and experience.
If you feel this role may be for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. For an informal discussion please contact Aisling McDonald (Team Manager) on the below details:
Tel: 01254 585647
e-mail: aisling.mcdonald@blackburn.gov.uk
Job details Job reference REQ01631 Date posted 31/03/2023 Application closing date 19/04/2023 Location Blackburn with Darwen Salary Grade G-H Scp, 24 - 33 Package Hybrid: a mix home and office working Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Council
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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