Social Worker Mental Health Team

Social Worker | Full Time | Permanent | Mental Health Team | Preston, Lancashire

Join Lancashire County Council in a rewarding role within Adult Social Care, working on the Mental Health Team.

Salary: £36,363 – £46,142 per annum |
Hours: 37 per week |
Location: Preston, Lancashire

International Sponsorship: Not open to international sponsorship.

Responsibilities: You will:

• Work with individuals in the community to help them build on strengths, maintain independence and achieve personal goals.
• Support people in living independently in a place they call home.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver person‑centred care and innovative practice.

Qualifications:

• Register with Social Work England (SWE) or be in the process of registering.
• Have a valid car for use in connection with duties or be willing to provide driving if unable to drive due to a disability.
• Be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ‘disclosure’ (R of Offenders Act 1974).

Benefits:

• Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
• Relocation reimbursement for suitable candidates.
• Outstanding induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing professional development.
• Wellbeing support programme for you and your family.
• Staff discounts via Vivup (car lease, shopping, gym memberships, holidays, etc.).

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

If you would like to discuss this role informally, please email

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