Social Worker | Fixed term, Full time | Adult safeguarding | Countywide, Lancashire

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council seeks a full-time Social Worker focused on adult safeguarding across Lancashire. The role involves supporting individuals to live independently while coordinating safeguarding enquiries within a dedicated team. Excellent benefits include annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development programs

Wellbeing Support Programme

Employee discounts through Vivup

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England required.
• Experience in adult safeguarding and social work.
• Strong empathy and supportive skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Safeguarding Enquires within a specialist team.
• Support adults aged 18 and over experiencing abuse or neglect.
• Empower individuals and their representatives during safeguarding enquiries.

Skills

Empathy

Supportive thinking

Innovative thinking

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker | Fixed term, Full time | Adult safeguarding | Countywide, Lancashire

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Job Description

Salary £35,235 - £39,513 per annum | 37 hours per week | Fixed term, Full time | Adult safeguarding | Countywide, Lancashire

Job Description

Salary £35,235 - £39,513 per annum | 37 hours per week | Fixed term, Full time | Adult safeguarding | Countywide, Lancashire

Location x1 Office base County hall - travel to West, Central and North of Lancashire

We are currently recruiting…

Social workers with empathy and the drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.

We need a permanent, Social Worker to work across Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Safeguarding Adults Service.

Living Better Lives in Lancashire

This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care.

We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need new social workers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.

You will lead and coordinate Safeguarding Enquires working within a specialist team, which is fast paced and highly supportive

This is a hugely diverse role, working with a range of different people aged 18 or over (with care and support needs) who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect.

As part of this role, you will make Safeguarding Personal, ensuring the person or their representative is actively involved and empowered throughout the enquiry, whilst working in a strengths-based way to reduce risks and achieve desired outcomes.

Our values

What's important to us, is that you share our values…

Supportive and Innovative

You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.

Empathy

You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reasons to Join Us…

Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.

Flexible Working opportunities

Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.

Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.

Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.

Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

To Apply…

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, email: [e-mail]

• Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
  
  
  

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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