Social Worker | Safeguarding Adults Services | Across Lancashire |

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Adults Services across Lancashire. This role involves leading safeguarding inquiries and supporting vulnerable individuals to live independently. With a focus on innovative practice, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. The position offers a fixed-term contract until April 2026, with great benefits including generous annual leave and a supportive work environment. If you are driven by empathy and a desire to help others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation reimbursement package

Training and development programs

Wellbeing Support Programme

Staff discounts through Vivup

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England to practice.
• Ability to support and empower individuals in safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Safeguarding Enquiries within a supportive team.
• Work with diverse individuals aged 18+ at risk of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Empathy

Supportive Thinking

Innovative Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Social Work Degree

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

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Job Description
| Salary £35,235 - £39,518 Per annum | Fixed Term, Full Time, until 25/04/2026, 37 hours per week | Safeguarding Adult Services

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

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 Social Worker to work across Lancashire as part of our Safeguarding Adults Service covering maternity leave on a fixed term contract until April 2026.

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 Enquiries 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

For more Information contact [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.

Shortlisting will take place on 11.03.2025 and interviews are scheduled for 26.03.2025

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.

Job Description/Person Specification

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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