Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | Fylde & Wyre

Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | Fylde & Wyre

Join to apply for the Social Worker role at Lancashire County Council.

Salary: £36,363 - £46,142 per annum
Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Location:

Fylde & Wyre (Office based in Fleetwood)

We’re pleased to announce a great opportunity, to join our established Family Safeguarding Teams in Fylde & Wyre. Our teams consist of domestic abuse officers, domestic abuse practitioners, child and family practitioners and mental health practitioners. If you are an experienced social worker, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment and would like to work as part of a multi‑agency team delivering intervention to children and their families, we would like to hear from you!

About Us:

Lancashire County Council Children’s Services is a progressive and innovative workplace that embraces strengths‑based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice. This is an exciting time to join us as we undergo positive changes and develop our service. As one of the largest local authorities, we provide numerous opportunities for career progression and professional development. Our supportive management team is dedicated to ensuring you thrive in your role as a Social Worker.

Family Safeguarding is a way of working to help keep families together and achieve better outcomes for children and their parents by engaging them in a more collaborative way. Our teams are multi‑disciplinary with adult specialists and will hold our core Child in Need and Child Protection work taking a Motivational Interviewing approach. We understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance and manageable caseloads.

With national funding, we are enhancing our service by reducing caseloads, providing excellent training, and expanding our service offerings to positively impact Lancashire’s children and families.

New recruits will attend our established Social Work Academy, which includes an extensive induction programme, regular recall days, and training for ASYE social workers. Our Practice Development Managers lead this Academy, ensuring high standards of practice.

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased. Employee Assistance Programme and generous Local Authority Pension.
• Access to an enviable employee benefits platform with discounts on shopping, holidays, entertainment and salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.
• Support for personal and professional development at each stage of your journey with opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace with support groups available for everyone.

Please submit the following with your application:

• CV / Resume

We would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you. Please contact  to arrange a call.

Please note, these roles require a minimum of 12 months post‑qualification experience. Positions are not suitable for newly qualified Social Workers or those looking to undertake their ASYE.

You must be registered with Social Work England to be appointed as a Social Worker. A car will be required for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use; however, we may consider applicants who cannot drive because of a disability.

11th January 2026

All applicants are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Successful candidates will also 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.