Social Worker | Mental Health Service

Lancashire County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified Social Worker for a part-time role within their Mental Health Service. You'll make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals to live independently and access necessary services. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with professionals, and providing compassionate support. This is a fixed-term contract offering various benefits including up to 32 days annual leave and flexible working options. Ideal candidates will be registered with Social Work England.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing Support Programme

Staff discounts through Vivup

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting strength-based assessments and support planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with agencies and support networks.
• Competence in promoting health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and develop support plans.
• Assist service users in accessing local services and maintaining independence.
• Collaborate with other professionals to provide holistic care.

Skills

Empathy

Supportive approach

Innovative thinking

Education

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Salary

£36,363 - £46,142 | Part time 22.2 hours, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Mental Health Service | Central Lancashire

Overview

A qualified and experienced Social Worker 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 Full-time, Social Worker to work across Lancashire on a fixed term basis within our Mental Health Service. This role supports service users across central Lancashire.

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.

Responsibilities

As part of your exciting new role, you will be expected to undertake strength based, outcome focussed assessments and support planning, ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right amount of support.

You will play a vital role in supporting people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing and to live independently.

A key part of the role includes working alongside other agencies, professionals, and informal carers, providing a holistic service.

In return for your commitment and hard work, you will work alongside supportive managers and offered various training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Application Process

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

Application Deadline: Shortlisting will take place on 16th January 2026. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Legal & Disclosure

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'.

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.