Qualified Social Worker, Safeguarding and Support Team

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for its Safeguarding and Support Team in Blackburn. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate of £39 per hour and involves conducting parenting assessments and managing caseloads. With a strong emphasis on compliance and IT competence, the position requires a dedicated professional ready to make a difference in children's services. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for career growth in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Hassle-Free Registration

Exclusive Incentives

Compliance Simplified

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Fully compliant with references and current enhanced DBS check.
• Access to a car and willingness to work in the office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct parenting assessments within pre-proceedings.
• Manage caseloads and be available for emergencies.

Skills

Caseload Management

Parenting Assessments

IT Competence

Record-Keeping

Enhanced DBS Check

Education

Social Work Degree

SWE Registration

Tools

Liquid Logic

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Qualified Social Worker, Safeguarding and Support Team, Blackburn

Client: Vitalis

Location: Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 7694729a76a1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker, Safeguarding and Support Team

Pay rate: £39 per hour

Vitalis is recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Safeguarding and Support Team in Blackburn. Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services, recently rated 'Good' in its full ILACS Ofsted inspection, seeks 2 full-time experienced agency social workers for its Safeguarding and Support team. The role involves mainly conducting parenting assessments within pre-proceedings, with potential involvement in care proceedings. One role is to start immediately, and the other in June/July.

Candidates must be fully compliant, ideally have a complete set of references, a current enhanced DBS check, and SWE registration with no notations. They must have access to a car daily and be willing to work in the office 3 days a week, plus be available for emergencies and service needs. Caseload management skills are required.

IT competence and record-keeping skills are essential; experience with Liquid Logic is beneficial but not essential.

Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND

• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist who knows the market, has UK-wide connections, and provides tailored career advice and support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Quick and easy online process.
• Exclusive Incentives – Referral schemes, bonuses, and perks.
• Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing paperwork, so you focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Prompt and consistent payments.

We recruit across various public sector roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• Housing roles
• SEND roles in local authorities

Contact me today at 07521053670 or via email to explore these opportunities!