Lancashire County Council
Exploitation Social Worker | Contextual Safeguarding | Lancashire
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Job Description
Salary £35,235 - £44,711 (Bar at £39,513) Per Annum
Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire
Contextual Safeguarding Social Worker
This is an exciting time to join Lancashire's Contextual Safeguarding Service as we redesign our approach to supporting children who are experiencing Exploitation and Extra Familial Harm.
By adopting the TCE practice principles and expanding our multi-disciplinary teams, you will be able to develop meaningful relationships with the children you are allocated, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes in their lives.
We currently have a Qualified Social Worker vacancy within our EmPower Contextual Safeguarding Team within Central Lancashire.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details regarding the post.
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Contact for Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion, please contact Team Manager, Sophie Eaves via email; Sophie.Eaves@Lancashire.gov.uk
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 22 July
- Interviews Expected: 30 July
Application Requirements
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.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
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.
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Registration Requirements
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.
Vehicle Requirements
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.
Vacancy Closure
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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