Description Salary £36,363 - £40,778 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Older People and Physical Disability Team | West, Lancashire International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking for your next opportunity to make a real difference? We’re seeking an experienced professional to join our team in a permanent capacity, where your expertise and commitment will help shape lives and strengthen communities. We are currently recruiting… A 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 permanent, full-time Social Worker to work across West Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Older Adults and Physical Disability Community Teams. 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 live independently in a place they call their home. As part of your new role, you will be expected to undertake strength-based, outcome-focused assessments and support planning, ensuring that the residents of Lancashire receive the right level of support. You will play a vital role in supporting people to access local services, maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing, and live independently. A key part of the role includes working alongside other agencies, professionals, and informal carers to provide a holistic service. In return for your commitment and hard work, you will work alongside supportive managers and be offered various training and progression opportunities. 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 : 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 contribution. Relocation reimbursement package available for those moving to the area. Training and Development : Excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development. Health and Wellbeing : Access to a Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family. Staff Discounts : Access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner — including car lease schemes, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more. Inclusive Culture : We embrace diversity and offer support through staff networks including FABEE (Forum of Asian, Black and Ethnic Employees), the Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ Employee Network. To Apply If you would like an informal and confidential chat, please contact: talent@lancashire.gov.uk 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. 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 and Person Specification