Social Worker Part Time Safeguarding Adults | East​/West Lan

Social Worker | Permanent | Part Time, 18.5 hours per week | Safeguarding Adults | East/West Lancashire

Join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker in our Safeguarding Adults team. This permanent, part‑time role (18.5 hours per week) requires an experienced professional who is passionate about supporting adults to live independently and safely.

In this position you will lead and coordinate Safeguarding Enquiries within a specialist team, working in a fast‑paced and highly supportive environment. The role involves:

• Lead and coordinate Safeguarding Enquiries, ensuring the person or their representative is actively involved and empowered throughout the enquiry.
• Work in a strengths‑based way to reduce risks and achieve desired outcomes for adults aged 18 or over who are at risk of, or experiencing, abuse or neglect.

Our values are at the heart of what we do:

• Supportive and Innovative – bring fresh ideas to achieve the best outcomes.
• Empathy – listen compassionately and treat people with respect.

Reasons to Join Us include:

• Great Annual Leave – up to 32 days, 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season.
• Flexible Working opportunities.
• Financial Benefits – generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution and relocation reimbursement.
• Training and Development – induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing career support.
• Health and Wellbeing – Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts – enjoy discounts through Vivup covering car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays and more.

We embrace diversity and support staff through various groups and networks, including FABEE, the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

To Apply – If you would like an initial informal and confidential chat, email:

Please ensure you upload and attach your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for this role; the panel may be unable to shortlist you without this evidence.

Requirements

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE) or must have applied to register.
• Position covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975; you will need to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a DBS disclosure.
• Must provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use (exception for disability).

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.