Children's Social Worker

Lancashire County Council; New Gate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to manage a caseload focused on Child in Need and Child Protection, and to work within the Public Law Outline. You will complete assessments, planning and direct work with families within a multidisciplinary team, delivering reflective practice to support safe outcomes.

The role emphasises a compassionate, reliable and listening approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and helping families feel secure and supported.

Qualifications

• ASYE induction via the Social Work Academy.
• Ongoing training in Family Safeguarding and Motivational Interviewing.
• Regular supervision, reflection, and peer support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including Child in Need and Child Protection work.
• Manage cases within the Public Law Outline.
• Complete assessments, planning, and direct work with families.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality, reflective practice.
• Help keep families together safely wherever possible.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Reliable and thoughtful

Flexible and understanding

Active listening

Committed to safety and wellbeing

Job description

As a Children's Social Worker, you will:

• Manage a caseload including Child in Need and Child Protection work
• Manage cases within the Public Law Outline.
• Complete assessments, planning, and direct work with families
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Deliver high-quality, reflective practice

Help keep families together safely wherever possible

What they want in a social worker

• Kind and compassionate
• Reliable and thoughtful
• Flexible and understanding
• Able to spend time with them and really listen
• Committed to helping them feel safe and happy

Lancashire's ASYE offer provides a comprehensive, structured programme designed to support newly qualified social workers to thrive from day one. Through the Social Work Academy, you will begin with a two-week mandatory induction, followed by recall days at key milestones across your first year to support both portfolio development and your ongoing professional growth. Our academy will provide you with bespoke learning opportunities, designed to enhance and build on your existing social work knowledge and equip you with the skills and confidence for successful practice and a long-term career in Lancashire. You'll benefit from externally commissioned workshops focused on reflective practice, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and resilience, alongside regular drop-in sessions, peer support networks and access to experienced Practice Development Managers. Our Academy also features inspiring guest speakers, such as Vicky Shevlin (Social Work Sorted) and Smash Life, who contribute to your professional and personal development, alongside monthly Lunch & Learn sessions where guest speakers share insight into their services. With 10% protected learning time, opportunities to connect with over 30 services at the Social Work Academy Fayre, and 1:1 support where needed, Lancashire is committed to ensuring you feel valued, supported and confident in your practice. Your journey is recognised and celebrated, culminating in a formal ASYE celebration event to acknowledge your achievements and progression.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Join Lancashire and be part of a service where you're supported to do your best work and make a lasting difference for children and families. 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.

| Salary £37,563 - £47,665 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Burnley, Pendle & Hyndburn and Ribble Valley

This role is not open to international sponsorship

Children Social Worker Family Safeguarding Team Burnley / Pendle | Up to £47,665 (Dependent on Experience)

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council.

We use a strengths-based approach and Motivational Interviewing to empower families and improve outcomes.

If this sounds like you, you'll be a great fit for our teams.

Training & Development

• A comprehensive induction via our Social Work Academy
• Ongoing training in Family Safeguarding and Motivational Interviewing
• Regular supervision, reflection, and peer support
• Clear opportunities to progress and develop your career

Why Join Lancashire?

• Manageable caseloads so you can focus on quality, not quantity
• A stable and supportive management team
• A genuinely collaborative, multi-agency approach
• The chance to deliver relationship-based, impactful social work

Working in Family Safeguarding

• Domestic Abuse Practitioners
• Domestic Abuse Officers
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Child & Family Practitioners

This model allows you to:

• Work more effectively with families through joined-up interventions
• Focus on sustainable, long-term change
• Reduce risk through shared expertise and support
• Build stronger, more meaningful relationships with children and parents

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 20 additional days
• Flexible working options
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and more, In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.