Job Title: Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (Fylde Coast)
Location: Fleetwood / Fylde and Wyre, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: £36.00 LTD per hour or £28.63 PAYE
Team Reference: E-322 Family Safeguarding Fylde Coast
About the Role Lancashire County Council is seeking a committed and experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join our Fylde Coast team, based in Fleetwood and covering the Fylde and Wyre area.
You will play a crucial role in achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, ensuring they are safe, protected from harm, and supported through early intervention and relationship-based social work.
This is a rewarding and fast-paced position ideal for a passionate professional ready to make a real difference in children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake social work assessments and direct work with children and families.
* Deliver timely, strengths-based interventions that promote stability and safety.
* Work within the Family Safeguarding model alongside multi-agency partners to coordinate and deliver targeted support.
* Support children and families through a collaborative approach to risk reduction and long-term change.
* Maintain clear, analytical, and well-documented case records in line with statutory requirements.
What We're Looking For Essential:
* Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England.
* Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection work.
* Sound understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989/2004).
* Excellent assessment, engagement, and decision-making skills.
* Commitment to promoting positive outcomes through integrated working.
Desirable:
* Experience working within the Family Safeguarding model.
* Strong multi-agency working and confident in managing complex cases.
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate of £36.00
* Supportive management and regular supervision
* Opportunity to work within an established and innovative safeguarding framework
* Access to learning and development opportunities through Lancashire’s Social Work Academy
How to Apply:Please email me your updated CV or Call Delanie on 01772 208964
We are alsooffering both temporary and permanent roles and a referral bonus of up to £350for each successful Qualified Social Worker (QSW) referral. The best part is there’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make!
Additional incentives include:
Sign-Up Bonus: £150for Qualified Social Workers who have never worked with us before after completing 4 weeks in a new post .
“Find Your Own Job” Bonus: £150for referring a job you found to us .
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