Experienced Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | Chorley
Join Lancashire County Council as an Experienced Social Worker in the Family Safeguarding team based in Chorley.
Position details:
* Salary: £36,363 - £46,142 per annum
* Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
* Location: Chorley
* Team: Family Safeguarding
* International Sponsorship: not available
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver intervention for children and families as part of a multi‑agency team.
* Work in a fast‑paced environment supporting domestic abuse, child and family, and mental health practitioners.
Qualifications and experience:
* Minimum of 12 months post‑qualification social work experience.
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Experience working with children and families and knowledge of the Family Safeguarding model.
Benefits:
* 26 days annual leave (increasing to 32 days with tenure) plus 10 statutory/bank holidays; option to purchase up to 20 days.
* Employee Assistance Programme and a generous local authority pension.
* Employee benefits platform with discounts, salary sacrifice options, etc.
Training and development:
New recruits attend the Social Work Academy, an induction programme with regular recall days and training for ASYE social workers.
Application process:
* CV/Resume
We would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you. Please contact talent@lancashire.gov.uk to arrange a call.
Closing date: 07th December 2025
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants must apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.
Applicants must provide a car for use in connection with duties and be insured for business use.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
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