Lancashire County Council
Social Worker | Duty & Assessment | Central Lancashire
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Social Worker | Duty & Assessment | Central Lancashire
Children's Social Worker
Location: Central Lancashire – Preston & Chorley
Salary: £35,235 - £39,513 per annum (Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week)
Duty & Assessment Team – Children’s Social Care
Role Summary
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers (minimum 12 months Social Work experience) to join our Duty & Assessment Team in Central Lancashire, as we enhance our Children’s Services through stration-based practice and Family Safeguarding approaches.
This dynamic role offers the opportunity to assess and support children and families in need while contributing to a supportive and professionally developing environment.
Why Join Us?
About Lancashire County Council Children's Services
We are one of the largest local authorities, offering:
- A progressive and innovative workplace with strong strengths-based practice
- Structured career progression and professional development pathways
- Regular training opportunities, including the Social Work Academy for newly qualified and experienced social workers
- A supportive management team that fosters growth and excellence
Our Commitments
- Healthy work-life balance and manageable caseloads
- Investment in training, reduced workload pressure, and quality service improvement
- Enhanced collaboration with families, children, and local agencies
Working in the Duty & Assessment Team
- Frontline impact: Play a pivotal role in assessing and responding to child protection cases
- Dynamic environment: Work with professional development and multi-agency teams
- Personalised engagement: Actively involve children and families in assessment processes
- Rapid response: Provide relentless, timely, and effective interventions in fast-paced scenarios
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Key Responsibilities
Roles will include but are not limited to:
- Conducting initial risk assessments for children and families
- Co-ordinating assessments related to potential safeguarding concerns
- Supporting families with policy implementation, professional engagement, and case reviews
- Developing multi-agency plans for improved outcomes
- Representing the authority in Family Court proceedings
- Producing the ** assessment reports to help assess risk and plan action**
- Establishing working relationships with schools, health professionals, and children and young people
Benefits Package
- Flexible working policies and curveball holiday procedures
- 26+ days annual leave (extending to 32+ after tenure) plus 10+ statutory + 20 extra purchased days
- Employee Assurance Programme (EAP) for holistic support
- Generous Local Authority pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars
- Discounts on healthcare, leisure, shopping, travel, and childcare
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Strong inclusion and diversity initiatives
Requirements
- Qualification: Degree in a social work-related field or equivalent.
- Registration: Mandatory registration as a qualified social worker with Social Work England.
- Experience: Minimum 12 months of Social Work practice as an Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)level professional.
- DBS Browser: Disclosure to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be required.
- Driving ability: Must be able to use a **business-use car ** or provide alternative accommodations within reasonable adjustments for disabilities.
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Training & Development
All new recruits will benefit from:
- Lancashire’s Social Work Academy, featuring:
- Extensive induction programme
- ASYE training support for at least the first 2 years
- Regular recall days and development sessions
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Support groups are available for employees.
Application Process
- Ensure your CV/Resume highlights suitable experience
- Initial unofficial phone screen with Lee Byrne (lee.byrne@lancashire.gov.uk)
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 Interviews: Weekly intake
Application Notes
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) 1975. Successful applicants must apply for a DBS disclosure and any findings will be taken seriously.
For further information, please refer to LCC Vacancies.
Join us to make a difference in protecting and improving children’s lives in Lancashire today.
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