Social Worker | Full Time | Permanent | Community Mental Health Team | Chorley and South Ribble
Salary £36,363 - £40,777 per annum | Full time, 37 hours per week | Permanent | Community Mental Health Team | Chorley and South Ribble
We’re looking for two full‑time Social Workers to join our Mental Health Team in Central Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking service that puts people at the heart of everything we do.
As a Social Worker you’ll:
* Deliver our strengths‑based, outcome‑focused approach to adult social care.
* Manage a reduced but complex caseload, supervise and support colleagues, and contribute to the leadership and development of the team.
* Work collaboratively with professionals, carers, and community services to promote independence, safeguard vulnerable adults, and help people live the lives they want to lead.
What we are looking For:
* A qualified Social Worker (SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree)
* Registered with Social Work England
* At least 5 years’ experience in social work, including complex case management
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A commitment to continuous professional development and inclusive practice
Benefits
* 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.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
* Relocation reimbursement package.
* Excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing career and professional development support.
* Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
* Access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner.
To Apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, email 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 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 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.
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