Senior Social Worker

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the children and young people in our care teams in Blackpool, Lancashire. You will support children and families, ensuring the child's voice informs every decision and contribute to permanence planning and reunification where possible.

You will also mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers and students, working closely with a Team Manager to develop staff through reflective practice and clear guidance within a supportive structure.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience caring for children in care.
• Ability to support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Students (ASYE).
• Strong values aligned with the Blackpool Families Rock model of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children, young people, their families and carers allocated to you.
• Ensure high-quality practice keeping the child’s voice at the centre of social work.
• Drive positive outcomes including permanence planning and reunification where possible.
• Support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Student Social Workers.
• Lead service development, reflective practice and provide clear guidance to staff.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure timely support for children.
• Chair meetings and coordinate multi-agency working.

Skills

Children's social care experience

Leadership and mentoring

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Social Work

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Grade H3 SCP 36-40 £47,181 - £51,356 per annum

Closing Date: 27th August 2026 at 12 Noon

Interview Date: 15th September 2026

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates.

We are seeking skilled, motivated and passionate Senior Social Worker, working with children and young people who are in our care. We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of children in our care, is passionate about improving outcomes and promoting stability and belonging for our children. You should have the ability to inspire, motivate and support social workers alongside a Team Manager. Your values should reflect the Blackpool Families Rock model of practice, keeping children at the heart of everything we do. In your role as Senior Social Worker you will be expected to support children and young people with a variety of different care plans and needs. Alongside this, you will provide support to colleagues including Social Worker’s in their ASYE and students.

The Supporting Our Children Service is a stable team with positive working relationships, a supportive management structure and accessible senior leadership. There is a strong emphasis on quality social work practice and making a real difference to our children’s lives.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will:

• Support children, young people, their families and carers who are allocated to you
• Ensure high-quality practice for children in our care, keeping their needs, voice and lived experience at the centre of social work practice
• Drive positive outcomes, including permanence planning and reunification where possible
• Support Newly Qualified Social Worker’s and Student Social Workers
• Work closed with Team Manager to support and develop staff through leading service development, reflective practice and clear guidance
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time
• Chair meetings where appropriate and coordinate multi-agency working

To discuss the role further or for any questions please contact Hannah Eccles on 07551035615

For further information on the health and wellbeing support on offer during your employment, please see here.

Have you got what it takes to ride the Roller Coaster ride of Social Work in Blackpool? for further information on the career path and development opportunities available at Blackpool please see here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)