Description Salary £39,513 -£44,711 per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, permanent | Central Community | South Ribble Pay award pending We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Community Central team. The successful candidate will contribute to the leadership and development of the team, providing a strength-based, outcome-focused assessment service to adults across community and hospital settings. Key Responsibilities: Strength-Based Assessment Service: Promote and provide a strength-based, outcome-focused assessment service to all eligible adults within Lancashire. Collaborative Work: Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to meet statutory social care responsibilities, identify safeguarding issues, address complex needs, and support individuals to achieve their ideal outcomes. Case Load Management: Manage and prioritize a reduced case load, including complex and contentious cases. Staff Supervision and Support: Supervise staff, act as a Practice Educator to student Social Workers, and support newly qualified staff through their ASYE and probationary periods. Team Management Support: Assist the Team Manager in the successful running of the team, including handling complaints and promoting continuous improvement. Legal Processes: Support or undertake work related to legal processes and produce high-quality assessments and reports. Policy and Service Development: Contribute to the development of policy, procedural, and service improvements. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records using electronic record systems. Person Specification: Qualifications: SW, CSS, DipSW or Social Work Degree; Current Social Work England registration. Experience: At least 3 years' experience as a Social Worker, managing a caseload, and supporting less experienced staff. Skills and Abilities: Detailed knowledge of relevant social care legislation, effective organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Other Requirements: Commitment to equality and diversity, health and safety, and continuous professional development. This is an essential car user post. Our Values: We expect all our employees to demonstrate and promote our values: Supportive: Recognizing contributions and enabling our communities to flourish. Innovative: Always looking for creative ways to improve services. Respectful: Treating colleagues, customers, and partners with respect. Collaborative: Engaging with and learning from others to achieve the best outcomes. Equal Opportunities: We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in our services and employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work. Health and Safety: All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties. Customer Focused: We put our customers' needs and expectations at the heart of all that we do. Safeguarding Commitment: We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ Employee Network. To Apply If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat: talentlancashire.gov.uk 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. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. 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. You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. job description and person specification