Lancashire County Council
Senior Social Worker | Family Safeguarding Service|
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Senior Social Worker | Family Safeguarding Service|
Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service
Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time (37 Hours Per Week)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About the Role
Are you an experienced and value-driven social worker looking to make a real and lasting difference for children and families? We are recruiting for our Child in Need, Child Protection and Court Teams and are seeking experienced, passionate Senior Social Workers to join us.
Lancashire is a Family Safeguarding Authority, and our practice model is rooted in motivational interviewing alongside other strengths-based approaches. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will help families create positive, sustainable change through our Family Safeguarding Programme. This is an opportunity to work creatively, collaboratively, and with the right professional autonomy to truly influence outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Bring at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in statutory children’s social care
- Commit to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice
- Work confidently with:
- Children in need
- Child protection processes
- Court work
- Value multi-agency working and understand the role of professional curiosity
- Demonstrate reflectiveness, resilience, compassion, and a strong motivation to improve children’s lives
Experience within a Family Safeguarding model is desirable, but not essential—training and development will be provided to support this approach.
Benefits
- A supportive, skilled and stable workforce
- Strong training pathways, including Family Safeguarding and motivational interviewing
- High-quality reflective supervision
- Opportunities for career development within a large and ambitious council
- A culture that values learning, inclusion, and professional autonomy
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You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this role and must ensure it is insured for business use.
Making an Application
To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ and ensure you attach your CV and supporting statement, as the interview panel may not shortlist without them.
Early informal discussions can be arranged by contacting our talent team at: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Closing Date: 31 July 2024
We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Important Legal Notes
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning a DBS disclosure ('clearance') will be required upon appointment.
Registration: You must be Social Work England registered (SWE) or have applied to register to be appointed. No other registrations are accepted.
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