6 government jobs found in Blackpool

Our client Blackpool Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Community team. Job Purpose The provision of professional social work support and interventions to enable individuals to maximise and maintain their independence and quality of life in a range of settings. To support individuals, their families and carers to ensure that their social care needs are met by undertaking holistic assessments, the provision of advice and information and facilitating access to a range of services.Duties and Responsibilities To undertake assessments/reviews and where appropriate the commissioning of services in line with departmental policies and procedures and statutory guidance eg: The Care Act (2014). To understand and take appropriate part in the department's safeguarding adults' procedures. This includes, identification, investigation and at H2 taking the role of Safeguarding Lead. To work closely with other teams, including undertaking joint assessments, with...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their Learning Disability team. Job purpose The provision of professional social work support and interventions to enable individuals to maximise and maintain their independence and quality of life in a range of settings. To support individuals, their families and carers to ensure that their social care needs are met by undertaking holistic assessments, the provision of advice and information and facilitating access to a range of services.Duties To undertake assessments/reviews and where appropriate the commissioning of services in line with departmental policies and procedures and statutory guidance eg: The Care Act (2014). To understand and take appropriate part in the department's safeguarding adults' procedures. This includes, identification, investigation and at H2 taking the role of Safeguarding Lead. To work closely with other teams, including undertaking joint assessments, with providers, carers...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. Role Purpose The provision of professional social work support safeguarding enquiries and interventions to enable individuals to maximise and maintain their independence and quality of life in a range of settings and provide proportionate protections from abuse and neglect for adults with care and support needs. To support individuals, their families and carers to ensure that their social care needs are met by undertaking holistic assessments, the provision of advice and information and facilitating access to a range of services. That they are safeguarded from abuse or neglect (or the risk of abuse or neglect). To ensure that the voice of people supported and their families and carers are heard during the safeguarding process.Duties To undertake assessments/reviews and where appropriate the commissioning of services, in line with departmental policies, procedures and statutory...

Our client Blackpool Council is looking for an Adults Team manager to join their Community team. Job Purpose The post holder will assist the Team Manager in the provision of line management and leadership to the social care staff. This is part of ensuring the team delivers a high quality responsive service to adults and older adults under the leadership of the Team Manager. The post holder will advise and support staff on the statutory duties delivered by Local Authorities under the Care Act 2014, including advice and guidance on related legislation, e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, etc. Deputise for the Team Manager as required.Responsibilities Assist the Team Manager in the line management of the team including, qualified social workers, case assessors and support workers. Assist the Team Manager to prioritise the allocation of work and oversee workload management and performance of team members. Work to the standards in the professional capabilities...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family Support team. In Blackpool we believe Children can achieve better outcomes when they are supported by their families and community and as a result we: Work 'with' families, not 'do things to them'. Are child focussed, but support the whole family via our strengths based approach. Build and nurture trusted relationships with children and families. Be consistent and do what we say we will do. Ensure that when formal intervention is required, we manage it at the lowest possible level. Support our workforce and challenge them to deliver a great service. Encourage our families and communities to be aspirational for themselves and each other. Respect difference in families and communities and ensure we are inclusive. Be transparent and objective in our decision making. Learn from what works and what does not work and keep developing our services to build on the things that deliver the right...

We are on the lookout for experienced Building Control professionals, Building Inspector Class 3, fully remote working to join a Building Safety Regulator, in UK, on a large project of 1-2 years. Location: Fully remote About the role: You would join the Building Safety Regulator, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams on new build higher risk building plans, mainly within the Building Control "innovation" team. Required professional registration: You should be a professionally qualified building control professional, registered as one of the following: Class 3(H) Class 3(G)Additional experience: Experience in building control regulation, Strong ability to interpret technical and regulatory information Excellent written communication skills, able to produce clear, concise and accessible technical advice Background maintaining constructive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholdersWhat you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working...