Children's SW - Supporting Our Children Team - Blackpool

Caritas Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join the Supporting Our Children team in Blackpool. You will manage a varied caseload, conduct high-quality assessments, and develop person-centred plans to safeguard children and support families.

You will undertake statutory visits, prepare reports, contribute to child protection processes, attend reviews and court hearings, and maintain accurate case records, working with children, families and partner agencies to

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's social care, including safeguarding, is desirable.
• Strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills; ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory visits and prepare detailed reports.
• Contribute to child protection processes and decision making.
• Attend reviews and court hearings as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records.
• Collaborate with children, families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Prioritise risks and advocate for the voices of children and young people.

Skills

Assessment skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Supporting Our Children team in Blackpool. This is a rewarding role for a committed professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will work as part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary service focused on helping children remain safe, achieve stability and reach their full potential.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and developing effective plans that reflect the individual needs, wishes and feelings of each child. Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, preparing reports, contributing to child protection processes, attending reviews and court hearings, and maintaining accurate, timely case records. You will work closely with children, parents, carers, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies to coordinate services and promote positive change.

The role requires you to build trusting relationships, assess risk effectively and make sound, evidence-based decisions. You will advocate for children and young people, challenge appropriately when necessary, and ensure that their voices remain central to all planning. You may also contribute to permanence planning, care proceedings, placement stability and transition arrangements, depending on the needs of your caseload.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Previous experience in children’s social care, including child protection, looked-after children or safeguarding work, is desirable. You will need strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills, alongside the ability to prioritise competing demands and work confidently both independently and within a team.

We are seeking a resilient, reflective and child-centred practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development and improving practice. In return, you can expect regular supervision, access to learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference to children and families across the local community.