ASYE Social Work Lead (Adults)
Essex County Council - Chelmsford, Essex
£48,205 to £57,988 a year
HybridContractPart time
This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. Please note that this is a part-time opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates seeking between 18.5 and 21 hours per week, with working arrangements to be agreed with the successful candidate. The advertised salary range will be pro rata'd based on the agreed number of working hours. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Team The Early Professional Development team supports all students and newly qualified social workers as they start their social work careers. The team also oversees all practice educators, ensuring that they maintain currency and modelling high standards of practice. The role will primarily be supporting the Adults ASYE Programme and year 2 support, but will also work alongside colleagues in the team to oversee student placements and Practice Educators. Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) is a busy service, and the Social Work Leads in the team play a pivotal role in upholding social work standards and ensuring those entering the profession do so with the best support and preparation possible. The Role The development of a professional, knowledgeable and skilled workforce is central to achieving practice improvement and driving change. The Social Work Lead will coordinate the ASYE programme across our Adult Social Care service, providing coaching and mentoring support for both NQSW and more experienced Social Work staff. This role is well suited to an experienced social work practitioner with experience in managing a complex caseload, providing expert supervision, building strong working relationships and a thorough understanding of Adult Social Care learning theories. Responsibilities Developing the ASYE programme, to ensure a high quality support and professional development route. Contribute to the strategic development of the ASYE programme within Essex, the Eastern Region and on a national level and lead on delivery, aligning commissioning with Partner programmes. Confidently design and deliver training and workshops, ensuring effective facilitation and learner engagement. Work closely with operational service managers to promote and support the development of social workers, coaching across social care to think creatively and reflect on best practice. Responsible for developing a Workforce Development strategy which supports staff in delivering high quality, customer-focused services. Develop and commission a range of blended learning and training opportunities, tailored to the individual needs of staff groups which support excellence in practice and represents value for money. Contribute to building capacity for workforce planning, ensuring effective developmental support is available through a range of initiatives including training opportunities, career development and flexible career pathways. Providing a source of expert advice and guidance for social workers. Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well. About You Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Qualified Practice Educator with significant experience of supervising learners. Evidence of continuing professional development. Significant experience of social work practice within Adult Social Care, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance. Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff. A subject matter expert in professional social work practice. Ability to develop strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community. In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need. Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. Evidence of successful delivery and development of workforce projects and initiatives. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. To read more about our social care services, please visit: Adult Social Care and Children & Families Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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Social Worker (Older Adults) HCC625131
Hampshire County Council - Basingstoke, Hampshire
£41,985 to £49,565 a year, pro rata
HybridPermanentPart time
Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you’ll be doing: • Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. • Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. • Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions. • Building positive and professional relationships. What we’re looking for: • Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. • A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. • Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties. • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Why join us? • Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. • Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. • Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
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Social Worker (Older Adults) HCC625155
Hampshire County Council - Lymington
£41,985 to £49,565 a year, pro rata
HybridPermanentPart time
Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you’ll be doing: • Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. • Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. • Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions. • Building positive and professional relationships. What we’re looking for: • Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). • A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. • Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties. • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Why join us? • Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment. • Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 pro-rata per annum. • Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. • Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
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Social Worker (Adult Services) - EAL13104
East Lothian Council - Haddington
£41,535 to £46,279 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36 Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale. Days and hours of work: Monday - Friday Flexi time is applicable. To start asap. Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form. Home / Hybrid Working Consideration Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis. Job Details To provide an effective service to service users and their families/carers, promoting a high standard of practice, in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them. Job Requirements Education/Qualifications Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration. Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC. Driving Licence Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle* (*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability). PVG Membership This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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Social Care - Care Assistant
Home Instead Chelmsford - Chelmsford
£13.60 per hour - Plus millage and Wait time.
Field-basedPermanentPart time
• Excellent Staff Support and Wellbeing • Must have a Full UK License and access to a Vehicle • Award-winning Care Company • Excellent In-house Training • Hours to Suit • Minimum 1-hour visits • Home Help • Companionship • Great Rates of Pay • Well-Being Benefits • Live-in Care • Sittings
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Social Care Lawyer
Isle of Wight Council - Newport, Isle of Wight
Grade 12, £47,108 to £49,501 per annum + market supplement of £3,000 p/a reviewed annually
HybridPermanentFull time
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dynamic Legal Services team at the Isle of Wight Council! As a Child Care Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in representing the Council in child care proceedings and other legal matters. You will provide expert advice and representation, ensuring the best outcomes for children and families. You will manage a full caseload (8 to 10 cases) focused almost exclusively on care proceedings as there will be no SEN, Care Home or DOLS work.
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Social Care Worker
prestonfield Neighbourhood Project - Edinburgh
Pension, Overtime hours may be available
On-sitePermanentPart time
About us Prestonfield Neighbourhood Project is a well established, compassionate Social Care Provider dedicated to delivering exceptional services and care for the elderly. Our goal is to enhance the wellbeing of each participant through personalized care, meaningful activities, and strong social connections. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Care Worker to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact on the lives of those who use our services. Purpose of the Job To provide high-quality care and support to older adults attending the day centre. The role involves promoting independence, wellbeing, dignity and social inclusion while supporting service users with travelling to and from the Centre, personal care where required, lunches and participation in meaningful social and recreational activities. Responsibilities Person centred support- provide care and support in accordance with individual support plans. Promote independence, dignity and respect for all service users. Assist individuals to make choices and participate in decisions about their care. Dayroom and environmental set up - prepare and set up the dayroom and activity areas before service users arrive, arrange tables, chairs, equipment and materials required for daily activities. Ensure the dayroom is clean, safe, welcoming and suitable for service users. Assist with preparing and serving refreshments, snacks and meals. Assist with tidying, washing any dishes and resetting the dayroom at the end of the day. Daily activities Plan and facilitate a range of activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing. Support service users to engage with activities such as crafts, games, exercises and community outings. Personal care and support - assist with personal care where required(e.g. toilet, mobility support, eating and drinking)Ensure comfort, safety and wellbeing of service users and ensure care is always delivered in a dignified and respectful manner. Transport and escort duties - Assist with welcoming service users on arrival and supporting them when entering and leaving the building as required. Passenger assistant duties on community transport. Health and safety - Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment. Report accidents, incidents or concerns to senior staff. Follow infection control and hygiene standards. Communication and record keeping - Communicate effectively with service users, families and colleagues. Maintain accurate records of care and daily activities. Assist with care planning- complete reviews with service users and communicate any updates to senior staff. Safeguarding - Protect vulnerable adults by following safeguarding policies and procedures. Report any concerns about abuse immediately. Teamwork - work as part of a team to deliver high quality of care. Attend team meetings, supervision and training as required. Follow organisational policies, procedures and professional standards.
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Health & Social Care
Morgan Hunt UK Ltd - Hendon, London
£38 to £38 an hour
TemporaryFull time
Health & Social Care Lecturer - London Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with leading Further Education colleges in London to recruit experienced Health & Social Care Lecturers on a temporary, ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to deliver high-quality Health & Social Care education and support learners in achieving their academic and career goals. If you're an experienced Health & Social Care Lecturer looking for your next opportunity in Further Education, apply today with your most up-to-date CV. Location: London Salary: up to £38 Per Hour (Negotiable) Contract: Temporary / Ongoing Start Date: Immediate or after notice period ⏰ Hours: Full-time / Part-time Interview: TBC Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging Health & Social Care lessons to Further Education students. Teach across relevant Health & Social Care programmes and qualification levels. Plan, prepare and deliver lessons in line with curriculum requirements. Assess learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback. Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records. Support learners with different abilities and learning needs. Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching materials. Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement. Support learners with their academic, personal and professional development. Ensure safeguarding, equality, health and safety and college policies are followed. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support positive learner outcomes. About You We're looking for someone who has: Experience teaching Health & Social Care within Further Education or a similar setting. Strong subject knowledge across Health & Social Care. Experience delivering engaging lessons to FE learners. Excellent communication, classroom management and organisational skills. The ability to assess learner work and provide effective feedback. A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential. Relevant industry experience within Health & Social Care would be desirable. A relevant teaching qualification would be desirable. Programmes / Subjects Health & Social Care Health Studies Social Care Child Development and related subjects Relevant BTEC and vocational Health & Social Care programmes Learners Further Education students. Learners studying Health & Social Care qualifications. Students with a range of abilities and learning needs. Full-time and part-time learners. What We Offer Negotiable pay depending on experience. Temporary, ongoing opportunities. Full-time and part-time hours available. Immediate start or start following notice period. Supportive Further Education environments. Potential for further opportunities through Morgan Hunt. How to Apply If you're an experienced Health & Social Care Lecturer looking for your next opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your most up-to-date CV outlining your Health & Social Care teaching experience and suitability for the role. Contact: Nishant Choudhary 07488 885366 Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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Health & Social Care
Morgan Hunt UK Ltd - Loughton, Essex
£40 to £40 an hour
TemporaryFull time
Health & Social Care Lecturer - London Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with leading Further Education colleges in London to recruit experienced Health & Social Care Lecturers on a temporary, ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to deliver high-quality Health & Social Care education and support learners in achieving their academic and career goals. If you're an experienced Health & Social Care Lecturer looking for your next opportunity in Further Education, apply today with your most up-to-date CV. Location: London Salary: up to £40 Per Hour Contract: Temporary / Ongoing Start Date: Immediate or after notice period ⏰ Hours: Full-time / Part-time Interview: TBC Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging Health & Social Care lessons to Further Education students. Teach across relevant Health & Social Care programmes and qualification levels. Plan, prepare and deliver lessons in line with curriculum requirements. Assess learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback. Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records. Support learners with different abilities and learning needs. Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching materials. Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement. Support learners with their academic, personal and professional development. Ensure safeguarding, equality, health and safety and college policies are followed. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support positive learner outcomes. About You We're looking for someone who has: Experience teaching Health & Social Care within Further Education or a similar setting. Strong subject knowledge across Health & Social Care. Experience delivering engaging lessons to FE learners. Excellent communication, classroom management and organisational skills. The ability to assess learner work and provide effective feedback. A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential. Relevant industry experience within Health & Social Care would be desirable. A relevant teaching qualification would be desirable. Programmes / Subjects Health & Social Care Health Studies Social Care Child Development and related subjects Relevant BTEC and vocational Health & Social Care programmes Learners Further Education students. Learners studying Health & Social Care qualifications. Students with a range of abilities and learning needs. Full-time and part-time learners. What We Offer Negotiable pay depending on experience. Temporary, ongoing opportunities. Full-time and part-time hours available. Immediate start or start following notice period. Supportive Further Education environments. Potential for further opportunities through Morgan Hunt. How to Apply If you're an experienced Health & Social Care Lecturer looking for your next opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your most up-to-date CV outlining your Health & Social Care teaching experience and suitability for the role. Contact: Nishant Choudhary 07488 885366 Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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Older Adult Mental Health Social Worker
inploi - Blackpool
from £39.48 a year
PermanentFull time
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week Salary: NJC Grade H1/H2 SCP 27-35 £39,481 - £47,665 per annum Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 23:59 We are proud of the high quality of service-user focused care across the Blackpool Coast and constantly endeavor to help our staff deliver the kinds of innovative and effective services for older adults and their representatives/informal carers. If you are passionate about mental health and would like to work within a challenging and supportive environment, Blackpool Council is pleased to be able to offer a full time Social Work vacancy within the Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults (OACMHT). The successful candidate will join a well-established and supportive team of Social Workers, Case Assessor and Support Workers. We are a co-located team working with older adults with various mental health conditions and their family/representative. We are committed to a joint approach to service planning, delivery and development through working alongside our health colleagues in an integrated way that is well established within the team and across wider services. For Older Adults, you will provide multi-disciplinary needs and risk assessments, care planning and provide long term social work support within the framework of the Care Act 2014. Your practice will be underpinned by other legislative frameworks, local policy and will be in line with the national agenda driving the provision of care for older adults with a mental health condition. Additionally, you will be committed to your professional development and role as a Social Worker in line with Social Work England protocols. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified Social Workers. Approved Mental Health Professional status would be advantageous, but not essential. For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Nick Ashton, Social Work Team Manager on 01253 957350 (option2). 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. • A hybrid and flexible working approach • 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 At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons. Click here to view the Job Description. Please click here to see the benefits of working for Blackpool Council. Are you a Blackpool resident aged between 16-24? Would you benefit from some free guidance on producing a quality application for job vacancies such as this one? Blackpool Council?s Youth Hub - The Platform, has highly skilled Employment Advisers that can support you with demonstrating how you can evidence you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria requirements on a 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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