Social Workers

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Burnley is seeking a part-time Senior Social Worker for their Short Term Support Service. The role focuses on supporting adults to live independently, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should be registered with Social Work England and possess excellent empathy skills. The position offers generous annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Support Programme

Access to staff discounts through Vivup

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with adults.
• Ability to conduct Care Act Assessments.
• Compassionate approach to client support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve independence at home.
• Conduct holistic assessments and support planning.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to prevent hospital admissions.

Skills

Empathy

Supportive thinking

Innovative thinking

Education

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Weekend Senior Social Worker | Permanent | Part Time 29.6 Hours per Week | Short Term Support Service | East Lancashire

Company: Lancashire County Council

Location: Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-27T07:33:50Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-25T07:33:50Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 40778-46142 GBP per YEAR

Description

Job Category: Social Care – Adults

Job Description:

Salary £40,778 – £46,142 per annum, Permanent, Part time, 29.6 hours per week, Short Term Support Service, East Lancashire.

2 positions available – East, Lancashire.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

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 and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.

We need experienced permanent Social Workers to work across Lancashire as part of our Short-Term Support Service.

Working with Us

The team provides a single point of access to community intermediate care services, including reablement and residential rehab, 7 days per week. It also supports hospital discharges and works with the wider multidisciplinary team to prevent hospital admissions, helping people to remain at home. The team utilises the Discharge to Assess model to ensure assessments are done away from the hospital environment.

This key role will also involve holistic, face‑to‑face Care Act Assessments, reviews and support planning using a strengths‑based approach to ensure people receive the right support at the right time, enabling them to achieve their optimum level of independence and live their life in a way that they choose.

We offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision, skill development, attractive staff benefits, generous annual leave and a chance to thrive within Lancashire County Council's Adult Social Care Service.

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 while ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reasons to Join Us

• Great Annual Leave – 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 – Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions and a relocation reimbursement package.
• Training and Development – Excellent induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
• Health and Wellbeing – Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts – Access dozens of discounts via Vivup, covering 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, including the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

How to Apply

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, please reach out. 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 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.