Social Worker - Children in Care Council

QSW – Blackburn Council – LAC – £39 per hour

Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services, graded ‘good’ by Ofsted, requires a full-time Agency Social Worker to cover its CIOC Court service, primarily carrying out all required duties in relation to children looked after subject to care proceedings. You may be required to undertake duties for children who remain looked after following the conclusion of care proceedings, including some whose long term permanence plan is not yet in place.

Role focus is mainly care proceedings/court work. Candidates should be aware that the role is primarily for care proceedings work, NOT long term CIOC work, though some minimal requirements around the latter may arise.

• At least 3 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in longer‑term safeguarding/care proceedings and other court work.
• Registered with the Social Work England (SWE) register.
• Valid car driver’s licence.
• Previous experience with Protocol LCS system is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, team working and independent caseload management skills.
• Ability to meet local authority and court timescales.

Both office-based and home working arrangements are available. Flexibility required, with a minimum of 3–4 days per week in the office.

• Competitive pay rate.
• Long contracts for good performance.
• Supportive team and management.
• Progression opportunities.
• Remote working available.
• Flexible working.
• Condensed working weeks negotiable.

• Your own designated consultant and single point of contact.
• CV review service.
• Interview advice and preparation.
• Access to a wide variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK.
• Prompt and reliable payroll.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• £500 referral fee.

For more information, please contact Naomi on  or email your CV to

Tripod Partners retains a top‑tier status across all of the UK, allowing us to receive the majority of jobs before 98% of other agencies, ensuring your CV is seen quickly.