Social Worker
2 weeks ago
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Fylde & Wyre |
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Experienced Children's Social Worker
Family Safeguarding Team
Locations: Preston & Chorley
Salary: Grade 8/9, up to £46,142 (dependent on experience)
We're pleased to announce a great opportunity, to join our established Family Safeguarding Teams, based in Fylde & Wyre. Our teams consist of domestic abuse officers, domestic abuse practitioners, child and family practitioners and mental health practitioners.
If you are an experienced social worker, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and would like to work as part of multi-agency team delivering intervention to children and their families then we would like to hear from you
About Us:
Lancashire County Council Children's Services is a progressive and innovative workplace that embraces strengths-based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice. This is an exciting time to join us as we undergo positive changes and develop our service.
As one of the largest local authorities, we provide numerous opportunities for career progression and professional development. Our supportive management team is dedicated to ensuring you thrive in your role as a Social Worker.
Working in the Family Safeguarding Team:
Family Safeguarding is a way of working to help keep families together and achieve better outcomes for children and their parents by engaging them in a more collaborative way. Our Family Safeguarding teams are multi-disciplinary with adult specialists and will hold our core Child in Need and Child Protection work taking a Motivational Interviewing approach.
Our Commitment:
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and manageable caseloads. With national funding, we are enhancing our service by reducing caseloads, providing excellent training, and expanding our service offerings to positively impact Lancashire's children and families.
Training and Development:
New recruits will attend our established Social Work Academy, which includes an extensive induction programme, regular recall days, and training for ASYE social workers. Our Practice Development Managers lead this Academy, ensuring high standards of practice.
Why Join Us?
- Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love; 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. An Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available. Finally, we have an enviable employee benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.
- Development: we'll provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us from induction through to personal and professional qualifications. There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. They'll be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team.
- Inclusivity: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and have support groups available for everyone.
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
We would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you. Please contact to arrange a call.
Please note, these roles require a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience. Unfortunately, these positions are not suitable for newly qualified Social Workers, or those looking to undertake their ASYE.
Closing Date: 11th January 2026
Interviews: To be Confirmed
Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in Lancashire
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 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 (Social Work England) to be appointed as a Social Worker.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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