Family Safeguarding Social Worker – Meaningful Change

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

32 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s Family Safeguarding Service in Chorley is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to manage caseloads across Child in Need and Child Protection, delivering assessments, planning and direct work with families within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You’ll join a forward-thinking service that emphasises relationship-based practice, with a comprehensive induction, ongoing training via the Social Work Academy, regular supervision and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Manage a caseload including Child in Need and Child Protection work.
• 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.

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

Caseload management

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Listening

Job description

Lancashire County Council’s Family Safeguarding Service in Chorley is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to manage caseloads across Child in Need and Child Protection, delivering assessments, planning and direct work with families within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You’ll join a forward-thinking service that emphasises relationship-based practice, with a comprehensive induction, ongoing training via the Social Work Academy, regular supervision and clear progression opportunities.