Description | Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Safeguarding Adults Service | East/West Lancashire | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Step into a role where your expertise truly transforms lives. As a Senior Social Worker in our Safeguarding Adults Service, you will play a pivotal part in protecting vulnerable adults. Are you ready for a role where everyday brings challenge, purpose and the chance to make a real difference? If you are, then we want to hear from you. What you'll be doing: In this role, you will take the lead and co-ordinate enquiries, ensuring that adults at risk are supported through a person-centred and safeguarding process. You'll work closely with multi-agency partners, develop and review safeguarding plans, assess risks, provide professional advice on complex cases and ensure high quality recording and reporting. You will also support team development and help drive good working practice across your team. This is a role where your professional judgment, leadership and compassion truly matters. What is in it for you: Our team are committed, motivated and forward thinking. You will be part of a supportive team that priorities your wellbeing as much as the people you support. You will have access to lots of development, learn plenty from all the fantastic colleagues you work alongside and we promise to support you every step of the way. Don't miss this opportunity to join us and really complement this Adults Service. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Pauline Bartholomew, Team Manager. Pauline.bartholomew@lancashire.gov.uk 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. Closing date: 25th February 2026 Interview date; TBC 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. 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 the use in connection with 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 Job Description/Person Specification