Social Worker – Adult Countywide Assessment Team – Lancashire

Liquid Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Adult Countywide Assessment Team in Lancashire. This role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional, person-centred social work services to adults and their families, making a meaningful impact in the community. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with various professionals to ensure holistic support for individuals. With a focus on safeguarding and empowering vulnerable adults, this position promises a fulfilling career path within a supportive environment. Join a team that values your skills and offers competitive benefits, including faster pay services and exclusive training opportunities.

Benefits

Higher pay rate than nearby authorities

Allocations near home

Generic case load for diverse experience

Faster Pay service

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Recognized Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of adults’ needs, risks, and strengths.
• Develop and implement care plans promoting independence and well-being.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Anti-Discriminatory Practice

Education

BA in Social Work

MA in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – Adult Countywide Assessment Team – Lancashire
Location: Lancashire
Pay Rate: £35 per hour

About the Role:

Join the team to deliver exceptional, person-centred social work services to adults and their families. Make a meaningful impact and help create a supportive environment.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will conduct assessments of adults’ needs, risks and strengths in line with statutory requirements. You will develop and implement care plans that promote independence and well-being. Collaboration with other professionals, agencies, and families is essential to provide holistic support. Safeguarding vulnerable adults by identifying risks and taking appropriate actions is a key responsibility. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and reports, provide crisis intervention and support in emergency situations, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive approach to supporting and empowering adults in need.

Benefits:

• Higher rate than nearby authorities.
• Allocations made to locations as near to your home as possible.
• Generic case load, great for building experience with various service users.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will need a recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., BA, MA, or Diploma in Social Work) and registration with Social Work England. A strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation is essential. You must possess excellent communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a team and manage a diverse caseload. Additionally, a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and promoting equality is crucial for this position. These requirements ensure that you are well-equipped to provide high-quality social work services and advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals and communities.

Why Liquid Personnel?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.