Social Worker Safeguarding Service

Job Description

Salary £36,363 – £40,777. Permanent role as a Social Worker in Safeguarding Service, County‑wide.

We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire, our new strengths‑based vision for Adult Social Care. Through this initiative we are embedding innovative practice that will make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve. We are looking for two Social Workers to support us in delivering our vision of helping people achieve what matters to them, living independently in a place they call home.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate safeguarding enquiries, working closely with individuals, families and partner agencies to ensure adults at risk are safe while maintaining their independence and dignity.
• Use a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach to empower people, reduce risk and achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with their goals.
• Collaborate and co‑produce with partners, community organisations, carers and the people we support to shape meaningful and personalised outcomes.
• Maintain and update accurate case records, reports and evidence of safeguarding actions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, planning and review of services across the county.

Job requirements

• Registered with Social Work England, or in the process of registration.
• Experience in safeguarding adults, or equivalent experience in a social care setting.
• Strong communication, assessment and risk‑management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team.
• Ability to travel to our East or West hubs as required.

What we offer

• Supportive and inclusive team environment with regular supervision.
• Professional development through the Social Care Academy and ongoing training.
• Generous annual leave: up to 32 days, 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season; leave can be purchased.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
• Re‑location reimbursement for candidates who need to move to the area.
• Well‑being support programme for you and your family.
• Access to employee benefits shop with discounts on a range of services, including the car lease, shopping and gym memberships.

Our values

• Supportive and Innovative
• Empathy

We embrace diversity and have a range of support groups and networks for staff, including FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum and LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

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

Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and be able to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. A car for business use is required and must be insured.

Equal opportunities:
This vacancy is advertised on an equal opportunity basis. We employ an inclusive and diversity‑focused recruiting process.