Social Worker | Family Safeguarding

Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding – Lancaster

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.

Family Safeguarding teams help keep families together and achieve better outcomes for children and their parents by engaging them in a collaborative way. The team is multi‑disciplinary and holds core Child in Need and Child Protection work using 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 attend the Social Work Academy, which includes an extensive induction programme, regular recall days, and training for ASYE social workers. Practice Development Managers lead this Academy, ensuring high standards of practice.

• Benefits:
  Fabulous flexibility, 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, generous Local Authority Pension, and discount platform covering shop, holidays, entertainment, salary‑sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.
• Development:
  Support and development at each stage of your journey, opportunities for career progression vertically and into other areas of the organisation, regular reflection and interaction with line manager and peer support.
• Inclusivity: A diverse and inclusive workplace with support groups for all backgrounds.

You must be registered with Social Work England. A car for use in connection with the duties of this post is required and must be insured for business use.