Job Description

Job description

Terms and Conditions: Full time, Fixed Term until 31/03/2026, 37 hours per week

Department: People

Interview date: 4th August 2025

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people who live in Blackburn with Darwen? Then you may be the type of person we are looking for.



We have an exciting position for a 9-month fixed term contract to work with people

to

improve

outcomes for adults experiencing

disadvantage - including combinations of substance misuse and possible neglect of self-care

and we would welcome a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Adult Social Work Team.



We are looking for a social worker who has a passion for working with a multi-disciplinary approach across, mental health, adult services, drug and alcohol treatment services, primary health services and criminal justice services and to undertake joint home visits with these partner agencies. This Fixed Term Contract may be ideal for somebody who is considering a new experience .



The role will also include completing assessments and and reviews in line with all legislative and policy guidance and requirements and to liaise with all relevant multi-disciplinary teams, agencies, individuals and other statutory, voluntary and private organizations, in the pursuit of safeguarding vulnerable and at-risk service users.



You will have excellent interpersonal skills to enable you to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team


Deliver a high standard of evidence based interventions and have responsibility of own caseload Be highly motivated, focused, with good attention to detail Advocate for people to receive the right support, in the right place and at the right time Through our neighbourhood model enable access to advice and services tailored to meet their needs.

In return we will offer you


a competitive salary regular supervision and appraisal a strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team environment team based learning opportunities personal progression advice and support for professional development and future opportunities access to a range of health and wellbeing support.

This is a fulfilling role so if you are up for the challenge, share our values and want to enhance people's lives, then we would really welcome you to apply.



We are a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if communication via an alternative means is required.

If you wish to discuss these roles in more detail: please contact Karen Duckworth on 01254 585957

Please ensure you are a QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND.

Please note that your application needs to evidence the requirements of the role profile with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the key requirements.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ04161
Date posted
04/07/2025
Application closing date
25/07/2025
Location
Blackburn with Darwen
Salary
Grade G 34,314 to 37,938 / Grade H 38,626 to 42,708
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Council