Social Worker | Mental Health | Central Lancashire

Lancashire County Council

7 days ago

Central Lancashire, Remote - Nationwide£36,363 - £46,142Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – £36,363-£46,142 in United States.

Key Responsibilities

2026. docx] Job Description and Person Specification [https://www. lancashire. gov. uk/media/969141/senior

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £36,363 - £46,142

32 days PTO.

Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – £36,363-£46,142.

Key Skills

Social workMental healthAssessment of needRisk assessmentCapacity assessmentCare commissioningDischarge planningMulti-disciplinary team workingStatutory interventionsStrength-based practiceCase management

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and possess a valid driver's license with business insurance. Experience in mental health social care is required, with opportunities available for those working towards or holding an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker | Mental Health | Central Lancashire 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 Social Work 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.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work 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 $36k to $46k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Central Lancashire, Remote - Nationwide.

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 ($36k–$46k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Mental health, Assessment of need, Risk assessment, Capacity assessment, Care commissioning, Discharge planning, Multi-disciplinary team working. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will undertake and review assessments of need, risk, and capacity for adults with mental health difficulties. They will also source and commission care while supporting discharge planning within a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits package: Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 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.

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