Adult Social Care Social Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 Hours

Salary: NJC Grade H1/H2 SCP 27 - 35 £38,220 - £46,142

Closing Date: 5th March 2026 12 Noon 

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time experienced Social Worker to become a part of our Continuing Health Care (CHC) Team. The successful candidate will join a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team. The Social Work role in this area is varied and supports our health colleagues with a wide range of tasks.  From monitoring long term CHC provision, to the completion of joint Reviews, Safeguarding, Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, Decision Support Tool Meetings and Court of Protection work. 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.

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

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 Team managers Cynthia Aisien (Cynthia.Aisien@blackpool.gov.uk), or Sarah Lawrenson (Sarah.Lawrenson1@blackpool.gov.uk) who will be happy to discuss all aspects of vacancy available.

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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.

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