| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week |
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Social Worker | Duty and Assessment Team
Location: Lancaster
Salary up to £46,142
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.
About the role..
This is an amazing opportunity because it allows you to make a profound impact on the lives of children and families in need. You'll be at the forefront of assessing and responding to a variety of cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. The role offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge through continuous professional development. Additionally, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion, making a real difference in the community every day.
Our team is well-supported, allowing you to focus on delivering quality and timely assessments. We value the active participation of families, children, and young people in this process. Collaboration with other agencies is essential, and we encourage the development of multi-agency plans to achieve the best outcomes for families.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy relationship-based practice, this is the opportunity for you!
Why Join Us?
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit the following with your application:
We would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you. Please contact Talent at [email protected] to arrange a call.
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Interviews: Weekly interview slots
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 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 (Social Work England) to be appointed as a Social Worker.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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