Social Care Support Officer | Wellbeing and Early ; WES

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Wellbeing and Early Support (WES) | Central Lancashire

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to sponsorship

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you believe in empowering individuals to live independently and achieve their goals? If so, this is an exciting time to join our Wellbeing and Early Support (WES) Team at Lancashire County Council!

Our WES Team is a close-knit, supportive group of professionals who work together to help adults across Lancashire live better lives. We pride ourselves on being welcoming and inclusive, with managers who are dedicated to supporting staff to achieve their personal and professional aspirations. You’ll be joining a team where your wellbeing matters, and where you’ll be encouraged to grow and develop within a positive and nurturing environment.

As a Social Care Support Officer, you will provide strengths-based, outcome-focused support to adults in the community. Your role is all about having meaningful conversations, listening to what people want to achieve, and working collaboratively to create personalised support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.

You’ll work alongside other professionals, families, and community groups to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. By focusing on what people can do, rather than what they can’t, you’ll help prevent or delay the need for formal care and support, enabling individuals to stay connected to their communities and live life their way.

• Carry out strengths-based assessments and reviews, putting people’s wishes and aspirations at the heart of everything you do.
• Work collaboratively with health colleagues, families, carers, and community organisations to support safe and timely discharges from hospital and promote independence at home.
• Help people access local resources, voluntary groups, and community support, encouraging them to stay well and connected.
• Support people to regain life skills through short-term interventions, avoiding unnecessary long-term care.
• Promote creative and flexible use of personal budgets to meet individual needs.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to service development, always looking for ways to improve how we work.
• Uphold the wellbeing principle of the Care Act 2014, ensuring every intervention supports people’s dignity, autonomy, and independence.

• A positive, person-centred approach and a genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
• IT literacy and confidence in managing records.
• Willingness to learn and develop through ongoing training and support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of adult social care in Lancashire. You’ll be supported every step of the way, with access to training, guidance, and a network of colleagues who care about your success. If you want to make a difference and help people live better lives, we’d love to hear from you!

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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.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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.

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.