Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | Pendle
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Salary: £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Location: Pendle.
Overview
We're pleased to announce a great opportunity to join our established Family Safeguarding Team, based in Pendle. Our team consists of domestic abuse officers, domestic abuse practitioners, child and family practitioners and mental health practitioners.
Responsibilities
As part of a multi‑agency team delivering intervention to children and their families, you will work alongside professionals from various disciplines to keep families together and achieve better outcomes. This includes engaging with families collaboratively, developing and monitoring safeguarding plans, and providing specialist support.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 12 months post‑qualification experience.
* Registered with Social Work England.
Working Conditions
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.
Training and Development
* Attendance at the Social Work Academy, which includes an induction programme, recall days, and training for ASYE social workers.
Benefits
* Benefits: Flexibility, 26 days annual leave (rising to 32 with tenure + 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased), Employee Assistance Programme, generous Local Authority Pension, and an extensive discounts platform including salary sacrifice options.
* Development: Support at each stage of your career from induction through to personal and professional qualifications, career progression opportunities, and peer support.
* Inclusivity: Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace with support groups available for everyone.
Application Process
Please submit your CV/Resume and feel free to contact talent@lancashire.gov.uk to arrange an initial confidential chat.
Closing Date
11th January 2026
Additional Information
* This vacancy is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants must apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.
* A car for use in connection with the duties of this post is required and must be insured for business use.
International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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