Social Worker - Acute Adults

Lancashire County Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Social Workers to join our Acute Adults Social Care team. This is a vital role supporting individuals in hospital and community settings, promoting recovery, independence, and well-being.

As part of our dynamic team, you will play a key role in ensuring timely, safe, and effective discharges from hospital, delivering a strengths-based, outcome-focused approach to care. If you are motivated to make a real difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities Undertake professional social work assessments and develop person-centred care plans. Collaborate with health colleagues to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges to appropriate settings. Provide advice and support to individuals and their carers, promoting independence and recovery. Manage a varied and complex caseload effectively, maintaining accurate records using electronic systems. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to achieve the best outcomes for individuals and their carers. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service, participating in training and professional development. Requirements Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. Experience: Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care, including hospital discharge and community work. Skills: Excellent assessment, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a caseload. Knowledge: Sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Other Requirements: This role requires an essential car user, although reasonable adjustments may be made for candidates with disabilities. Why Join Us? Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Access to extensive professional development opportunities. Contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts individuals and communities. Competitive pay and benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme. How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work! An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities. Payroll service twice a week. Ltd and PAYE payment options available. Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses. DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.