Social Worker Apprentice | Adult Social Care | Full Time

1 day ago
Lancashire, United Kingdom£28K - £32KFull TimeAdult Social Care
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Lancashire County Council as a Social Work Apprentice – Full-Time in United States. Social Work Apprentices Adult Social Care (Various Teams) Location: Lancashire (Various locations across Lancashire) £28,142 to £32,061 (Grade 6) Are you ready to take your first step towards a career in Social Work? Are you dedicated and have a passion to improve the lives of adults in Lancashire?

Key Responsibilities

  • Job Description and Person Specification [https://www. lancashire. gov. uk/media/970277/sw-apprentice-jdpsapril-2026-dotx. dotx]

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £28K - £32K
  • 32 days PTO.
  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lancashire County Council as a Social Work Apprentice – Full-Time.

Key Skills

Social workAssessmentSupport serviceEmpathyCommunicationInnovative thinkingCase managementInterpersonal skills

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree, an English qualification, and a full UK driving license. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for social work, empathy, and a commitment to the values of the organization.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Apprentice | Adult Social Care | Full Time at Lancashire County Council a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Adult Social Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Adult Social Care — Physician Career Context

This Adult Social Care position at Lancashire County Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Lancashire County Council lists compensation for this physician position at $28k to $32k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($28k–$32k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Assessment, Support service, Empathy, Communication, Innovative thinking, Case management, Interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Adult Social Care role.

Core responsibilities: The apprentice will provide vital assessment and support services to adults in Lancashire while completing a postgraduate MA degree in Social Work. They will gain on-the-job experience across various teams, including those supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and mental health con...

Benefits package: Up to 32 days annual leave, Flexible working opportunities, Local Government Pension Scheme, Relocation reimbursement package, Training and development through Social Care Academy, Wellbeing Support Programme, Staff discounts through Vivup. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Adult Social Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Lancashire County Council

Government Administration
Preston, Lancashire
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Benefits & Perks

Up to 32 days annual leave
Flexible working opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Relocation reimbursement package
Training and development through Social Care Academy
Wellbeing Support Programme
Staff discounts through Vivup
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

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