Lancashire County Council
Senior Social Worker | Mental Health I Adult Social Care | Preston
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Senior Social Worker | Mental Health I Adult Social Care | Preston
Senior Social Worker – Mental Health (Adult Social Care) | Lancashire County Council
Salary: £40,777 - £46,142 | Contract: Permanent | Location: Preston
About the Role
Join Living Better Lives, Lancashire’s innovative strengths-based vision for Adult Social Care. We’re recruiting a Senior Social Worker to help us deliver our mission of supporting adults with mental health needs to achieve what matters most to them—living independently in a place they call home.
Our approach is built on collaboration and co-production, working closely with partners, carers, and the individuals we support to create meaningful, personalised outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
You will:
- Provide person-centred, strengths-based social work support to adults with mental health needs
- Work integrated teams with health agencies to promote recovery, reduce delays, and enable safe transitions
- Make confident, evidence-based decisions and manage risks effectively
- Supervise and mentor qualified Social Workers as they progress in their roles
- Contribute to the implementation of innovative practice aligned with our Living Better Lives vision
- Support individuals in achieving their goals—ensuring they are valued, respected, and empowered
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Important Note: This role welcomes applications from those not yet Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHPs)—we will fully support your qualification and transition to the AMHP rota upon completion.
Requirements
• Registered with Social Work England (SWE) (or eligible to register) • Minimum of 2-3 years’ post-qualifying experience in adult social care or mental health • Prior experience in strengths-based or recovery-focused practice • Excellent decision-making, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills • Strong collaborative and co-production mindset • Willingness to embrace continuous professional development
You’ll Thrive in Our Values
We expect you to embody our core Living Better Lives values: ✅ Supportive & Innovative – Bring fresh ideas to enhance outcomes for service users ✅ Empathetic & Compassionate – Listen deeply, value people’s lived experiences
What We Offer
We provide a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive environment with:
- Generous benefits:
- 32+ days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays + 2 extra festive days)
- Purchasable additional leave available
- Competitive pension scheme with council contributions
- Relocation support for new starters relocating
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Career and wellbeing support:
- Induction via Social Care Academy
- Regular supervision and mentoring
- Wellbeing Support Programme for staff and families
- Access to professional development opportunities
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Staff discounts and perks:
- Vivup partner benefits (family discounts, gym memberships, holidays, etc.)
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Stronger Together Culture:
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our working model
- Networks for staff from diverse backgrounds:
- FABEE (Forum of Asian, Black, and Ethnic Employees)
- Disabled Workers Forum
- LGBTQ+ Employee Network
How to Apply
Deadline: Rolling applications – shortlisting is ongoing. Weekly interview panels underway—apply now!
To start your journey: 📧 Email: talent@lancashire.gov.uk ⏰ Confidential and informal chats welcome
Additional Notes:
- DBS check will be required due to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- Vehicle requirement: You must use your own car (insured for business use—contact us for further details).
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