Social Worker – Blackpool – Pre Birth Team

TN United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's social care is seeking a passionate social worker to join their team in Blackpool. This role focuses on supporting families with children aged pre-birth to 2 years, emphasizing early intervention to keep children with their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engaging families, conducting assessments, and co-producing plans with parents and partnerships. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families while working within a supportive team committed to positive outcomes. If you are dedicated to making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities

Manageable caseload

Excellent rate of pay

Condensed working and part-time roles can be discussed

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in engaging families and conducting assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and undertake pre-birth assessments.
• Chair Child in Need meetings and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Engaging families

Risk assessments

Parenting assessments

Co-producing plans

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post-qualified experience

Job description

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Blackpool, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Social Worker (Children)
Location : Blackpool
Working Hours: Hybrid
Rate : £41.91 per hour

Over the past few years Blackpool Children Social Care has been involved with Born into Care and implemented a co-production group to establish new ways of working to support families. As a result, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a social worker to join us in the 0 – infant service, primarily working with pre-birth to 2 years. The focus is to provide early intervention and support to families to support, where possible, children remaining with their parents and family.

Responsibilities:

Managing a caseload, undertaking pre-birth assessments, and co-producing plans with parents, families, and wider partnerships. The role also involves chairing Child in Need meetings, core group meetings, and undertaking viability and connected care assessments, risk assessments, birth plans, and court work. Blackpool is looking for a social worker who is an expert in engaging families and other agencies; experience in this area is vital, as well as undertaking parenting assessments, risk assessments, and delivering targeted support and intervention. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive team passionate about working with families pre-birth and early infancy, committed to ensuring improved outcomes for children and their families.

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities
• Manageable caseload
• Excellent rate of pay
• Condensed working and part-time roles can be discussed

What we are looking for in a Qualified Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK license
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application through the Liquid Personnel website or get in touch with Emma Cousins on 01612387491 for further information.