Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team
Location: Lancashire County Council. Pay: £36 per hour. Contract: Ongoing.
We are recruiting a Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team in Lancashire offering a more holistic, relationship-based approach to child protection.
Why this role stands out
* £36 per hour - competitive rate
* Ongoing contract with strong extension potential
* Work within a multi-disciplinary safeguarding model
* Focus on whole-family support and long-term change
* Opportunity to develop skills in innovative practice frameworks
The Role
You will work within a Family Safeguarding model, supporting children and families through structured, relationship-led interventions.
This approach brings together professionals to address risk factors such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health, helping families stay safely together wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload across Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP)
* Undertake assessments and care planning
* Work closely with families to reduce risk and improve outcomes
* Collaborate with multi-agency and specialist professionals
* Apply a strengths-based, relationship-focused approach
* Maintain high-quality case recording and reporting
What we are looking for
* Qualified Social Worker
* Experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams
* Strong understanding of risk assessment and intervention planning
* Ability to build effective relationships with families
* Confident working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Why candidates apply to roles like this
* Opportunity to work in a more supportive, less reactive model
* Focus on long-term outcomes rather than crisis-only work
* Strong emphasis on collaboration and shared responsibility
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more — this is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking safeguarding service.
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