Job Details
Salary: £36,363 - £46,142 per annum. Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week. Location: Fylde & Wyre.
International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Role Overview
As a Social Worker on the Duty and Assessment Team, you will assess and respond to a variety of cases, ensuring the safety and well‑being of vulnerable children. You will work in a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. Collaboration with families, children, young people, and other agencies is essential, and you will develop multi‑agency plans to achieve the best outcomes for families.
Responsibilities
* Assess and respond to a range of cases to ensure the safety and well‑being of vulnerable children.
* Deliver quality and timely assessments while collaborating with families and multi‑agency partners.
* Develop multi‑agency plans to achieve the best outcomes for families.
* Work within a fast‑paced environment, maintaining relationship‑based practice.
Qualifications
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Must be able to provide a car for use in the duties of this post and be insured for business use.
Benefits
* Fabulous flexibility with 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and up to 20 additional days you can purchase.
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
* Generous Local Authority Pension.
* Discounts on shopping, holidays, entertainment, and salary‑sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.
* Support and development at each stage of your journey, from induction to professional qualifications.
* Diverse and inclusive workplace with support groups available.
* Reduced caseloads, excellent training, and expanded service offerings to positively impact Lancashire’s children and families.
* Established Social Work Academy with induction, recall days, and training for ASYE social workers.
Legal Information
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2013. If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a "disclosure".
Applicants may be required to provide a car for use in the duties of this post and must insure it for business use.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
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