Social Worker - Assessment and Support Team - Blackpool - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment and Support Team in Blackpool. The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, providing a competitive rate of £39 per hour. In this position, you will assess needs, support families, and ensure positive outcomes for children and young people in the community. Join a supportive work environment with excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of training and professional development opportunities

Regular supervision and support from the Practice Development Team

Excellent transport links and secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• Recent experience within a statutory children's social work setting.
• Ability to work effectively with families, partner agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement Child in Need plans in partnership with families and agencies.
• Provide Early Help support through effective multi-agency collaboration.
• Complete Section 7 reports for private family court proceedings.
• Undertake Section 47 child protection enquiries and prepare families for Initial Child Protection Conferences.
• Initiate Initial Care Proceedings where necessary to safeguard children.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to work with families

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Social Worker – Assessment and Support Team

Job Title: Social Worker – Assessment and Support Team
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £39.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Hours: Full time or part time

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment and Support Team in Blackpool. This ongoing role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of £39.00. You will play a key role in assessing need, supporting families, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people within the community.

Flexible working options with full-time and part-time availability

Competitive hourly rate of £39.00

Access to a wide range of training and professional development opportunities

Regular supervision and support from the Practice Development Team

Excellent transport links and secure on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory requirements

Develop and implement Child in Need plans in partnership with families and agencies

Provide Early Help support through effective multi-agency collaboration

Complete Section 7 reports for private family court proceedings

Undertake Section 47 child protection enquiries and prepare families for Initial Child Protection Conferences

Initiate Initial Care Proceedings where necessary to safeguard children

Work in partnership with Housing services to assess and support homeless young people

Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families using the Blackpool Families Rock approach

Apply a strengths-based approach when working with families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes

Maintain clear, objective, and timely case records in line with local authority requirements

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Recent experience within a statutory children’s social work setting

Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills

Ability to work effectively with families, partner agencies, and multidisciplinary teams

Why Work in Blackpool

Blackpool is a vibrant coastal town offering a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and excellent leisure and cultural opportunities. With good transport links and a supportive professional environment, Blackpool is an ideal place to develop your social work career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an Excellent rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews, we are committed to securing the best possible opportunities and rates tailored to your skills and experience.