Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | and Pendle

Children's Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team – Burnley and Pendle

Salary: £36,363 - £46,142 per annum. Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week.

This role is not open to international sponsorship.

• Manage a caseload, including Child in Need and Child Protection work.
• Manage cases within the Public Law Outline.
• Complete assessments, planning and direct work with families.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality, reflective practice.
• Help keep families together safely wherever possible.

• Kind and compassionate.
• Reliable and thoughtful.
• Flexible and understanding.
• Able to spend time with children and really listen.
• Committed to helping children feel safe and happy.

• Comprehensive induction via the Social Work Academy.
• Ongoing training in Family Safeguarding and Motivational Interviewing.
• Regular supervision, reflection and peer support.
• Clear opportunities for progression.

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 + bank holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 20 additional days.
• Flexible working options.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more.

Closing date: 31 July 2026. Interviews: weekly.

To apply, please submit your CV/Resume.