Social Worker - Safeguarding & DoLS

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Social Worker in the Safeguarding Adults Service, where your expertise will make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. This role offers the opportunity to lead multi-agency safeguarding enquiries, develop protection plans, and work collaboratively with various stakeholders. You will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values its workforce and is committed to providing high-quality outcomes. If you are passionate about social work and want to contribute to meaningful change in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with a relevant qualification.
• Proficient in safeguarding legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional social work service and lead safeguarding enquiries.
• Develop and review safeguarding adult protection plans.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage a varied caseload

IT literacy

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Social Work qualification (CSS, CQSW, DipSW)

Current Social Work England registration

Tools

Social Care electronic record systems

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £35,235 - 39,513 per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, Permanent | QC&SA MASH & Safeguarding |

Job Description

Salary £35,235 - 39,513 per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, Permanent | QC&SA MASH & Safeguarding |

Pay award pending

Lancashire County Council is dedicated to making Lancashire a place where everyone matters. We strive to ensure that everyone can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities.

The Role: We are seeking a dedicated and professional Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Adults Service. In this role, you will:

• Provide a professional social work service, including statutory social care responsibilities.
• Lead, coordinate, and oversee multi-agency Section 42 safeguarding enquiries for adults with care and support needs.
• Develop and review safeguarding adult protection plans.
• Ensure a collaborative and person-centred approach aligned with the Care Act and Making Safeguarding Personal Agenda.
• Work closely with partner agencies, providers, and other stakeholders to support positive outcomes and prevent further harm or abuse.
• Deliver timely and high-quality outcomes aligned with our service model.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a professional Social Work Service.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to meet statutory social care responsibilities.
• Lead and coordinate Section 42 safeguarding adult enquiries.
• Develop and review adult safeguarding plans.
• Act as a primary contact for safeguarding support and advice.
• Assess safeguarding concerns and determine the best course of action.
• Prepare safeguarding reports for case conferences and other forums.
• Manage your own caseload and support students and newly qualified social workers.
• Keep accurate records using Social Care electronic record systems.
  
  
  

Person Specification: Qualifications:

• Social Work, CSS, CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent
• Current Social Work England registration
  
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to Safeguarding and wider social work practice
• Ability to manage and balance a varied caseload
• Proactive in caseload and performance management
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• IT literate and experience in using manual and computer systems for record keeping
• Commitment to continuous professional development
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work flexibly across geographical areas within Lancashire
• Essential car user (consideration given to applicants unable to drive due to disability)
  
  
  

Why Join Us? At Lancashire County Council, we value our workforce as our most important resource. We invest in our staff, involve them in decisions, and develop flexible ways of working to achieve better results for the people who use our services.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

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

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 must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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

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