Social Worker | Full Time | Permanent | Mental Health Team | Preston, Lancashire
Join Lancashire County Council in a rewarding role within Adult Social Care, working on the Mental Health Team.
Salary: £36,363 – £46,142 per annum | Hours: 37 per week | Location: Preston, Lancashire
International Sponsorship: Not open to international sponsorship.
Responsibilities: You will:
* Work with individuals in the community to help them build on strengths, maintain independence and achieve personal goals.
* Support people in living independently in a place they call home.
* Collaborate with the team to deliver person‑centred care and innovative practice.
Qualifications:
* Register with Social Work England (SWE) or be in the process of registering.
* Have a valid car for use in connection with duties or be willing to provide driving if unable to drive due to a disability.
* Be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ‘disclosure’ (R of Offenders Act 1974).
Benefits:
* Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
* Relocation reimbursement for suitable candidates.
* Outstanding induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing professional development.
* Wellbeing support programme for you and your family.
* Staff discounts via Vivup (car lease, shopping, gym memberships, holidays, etc.).
We embrace diversity and support a range of staff networks, including FABEE, the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
If you would like to discuss this role informally, please email talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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