Learning Disability Social Worker
Blackpool Council
Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week Salary: NJC Grade H1/H2 SCP 27-35 £38,220 - £46,142 per annum Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 at 23:59 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our dedicated and busy Learning Disability Team in Blackpool. You will work with adults with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes and promoting independence, choice and control. This role places a strong emphasis on strengths based, person centred practice and on supporting carers who provide essential care and support. As part of the role, you will manage a varied caseload and work with individuals utilising a strengths based approach. You will complete safeguarding enquiries, Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning. All assessments and interventions are undertaken in accordance with the Care Act 2014. Applicants must have experience of completing Care Act assessments and supporting people with eligible needs. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team committed to delivering high quality social work practice for people with learning disabilities. Blackpool Council offer : For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Elaine Matchett or Hannah Hardman (Team Managers) on 01253 477803. At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons to view the Job Description. 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) For further information on the health and wellbeing support on offer during your employment, please see here. Have you got what it takes to ride the Roller Coaster ride of Social Work in Blackpool? for further information on the career path and development opportunities available at Blackpool please see here.
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Location
Bickerstaffe House (1 Bickerstaffe Square), Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3AH, United Kingdom
Job ID
5412938
