OverviewYou.We provide high-quality, person-centred social care for adults, but for us it''s more than that; we support people to change and enhance their lives every day through the work undertaken by our talented and dedicated teams. Cheshire West and Chester local authority are rated ''Good'' by the Care Quality Commission. Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you''re our kind of person. We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated team players to join us as a social worker. You will have the opportunity to;

Responsibilities

Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values

Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them

Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives

Work alongside colleagues who are enthusiastic about the work they undertake

Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team

Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services

Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways: we meet the cost of your professional registration fee as standard.

Professional Social Work qualification

Experience of managing high risk, complex cases, and safeguarding Adults

Undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential)

Understanding of services essential to meeting the needs of people with Mental Health needs

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families

Ability to cope positively with change and promote positive changes to make a difference

Awareness of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach

Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation

Self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care

Resilient personal stress management

Requirements

Location: Lightfoot Lodge, Chester (Cheshire West and Chester Council)

Salary: Min £38,220 – Max £41,771 per annum

Hours: 37 per week; 52.143 weeks per year

Employment Type: Permanent

Professional Social Work qualification

Enhanced DBS check plus Adults Barred List

Benefits and Additional Information

Mobile and flexible working policy, annual leave starting at 26 days pro rata (increasing with service to 31 days)

Employer pension scheme (career-average) with significant employer contributions

Employee discounts on high street shopping, gyms, holidays, cinema and more

Car lease and cycle schemes, optional additional leave, and Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive team and culture with opportunities for career development

DBS checks required; local living wage applied

Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to equality and diversity in employment. The team provides a comprehensive health and social care service to residents and partners. If you have any questions, please contact us with the job reference number in all correspondence. No candidate will meet every single requirement, but we would love to learn how your experience could add value to the role.

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