Team Manager l Family Safeguarding l County Hall, Preston l Full time

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for its Children’s Services, offering a competitive salary within a supportive environment. As part of the role, you will engage with families, receive extensive training through the Social Work Academy, and have opportunities for career progression in a reputable local authority.

Benefits

Access to training through Social Work Academy

Flexible working equipment provided

Employee wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Must have a car for business use.
• Requires registration with Social Care Council or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing social work support to families and children.
• Engage in training and development through the Social Work Academy.
• Involved in team forums and initiatives.

Skills

Social Work

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £49,764 - £53,888 per annum l Permanent l Full time, 37 hours per week l Family Safeguarding

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Careers in Children's Services

Lancashire is a place we're very proud of and we're proud of the role the county council plays in it too. As the fourth largest local authority in the country and the largest in the North, we serve 1.2 million residents and deliver a wide range of innovative, successful services that really make a difference to people's lives.The work we do can both challenging and rewarding at the same time. To provide the best service to our children and families, and for this work to be rewarding, front line practitioners need a positive culture and effective support around them. We are proud of the reflective, safe, healthy learning culture here in Lancashire, as well as the range of support for practitioners, particularly for staff starting out in their careers.

• New recruits to Lancashire Children's Services attend our Social Work Academy. One of the first local authorities to set up a Social Work Academy, our programme is well developed and a fantastic support for your first year in practice. This consists of a 1 week induction programme for all staff, with a second week's induction programme for ASYE's. This is followed by regular recall days and training throughout the first year for ASYE's to support increased knowledge and confidence in practice.
• The Academy is run by our team of Advanced Practitioners who provide a range of support, training and development across our service to help practice to be at the highest standards.
• Staff have access to the latest research to help embed high quality practice.
• As a large local authority we are able to offer a wide range of excellent training and development opportunities as well as many avenues for career progression.
• All staff have the equipment they need to work flexibly at home.
• Our managers are focused on the wellbeing and positive cultures in their teams.
• There are a range of practitioner forums and initiatives to get involved in.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

Please contact our Principal Social Worker [e-mail] with any questions or to discuss opportunities to work for Lancashire County Council Children's Services.

You can add my details also for an informal discussion ahead of, but noting I am on leave until then.

Interview Date: week commencing of 30th June.

If you would like an informal discussion around the role please contact [e-mail] who will be available from 25 June 2025

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs

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