Job Overview
Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum
Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Family Safeguarding – Pendle, Burnley & Accrington
International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Experienced Children's Social Worker
Locations
Burnley, Pendle & Accrington
Salary
Grade 8/9, up to £46,142 (dependent on experience)
About Us
Lancashire County Council Children’s Services is a progressive and innovative workplace that embraces strengths‑based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice. This is an exciting time to join us as we undergo positive changes and develop our service. As one of the largest local authorities, we provide numerous opportunities for career progression and professional development. Our supportive management team is dedicated to ensuring you thrive in your role as a Social Worker.
Working in the Family Safeguarding Team
Family Safeguarding is a way of working to help keep families together and achieve better outcomes for children and their parents by engaging them in a more collaborative way. Our Family Safeguarding teams are multi-disciplinary with adult specialists and will hold our core Child in Need and Child Protection work taking a Motivational Interviewing approach.
Our Commitment
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 to positively impact Lancashire’s children and families.
Training and Development
New recruits will attend our established Social Work Academy, which includes an extensive induction programme, regular recall days, and training for ASYE social workers. Our Practice Development Managers lead this Academy, ensuring high standards of practice.
Benefits and Development
* Benefits: Flexibility and a work‑life balance you’ll love; 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased. Employee Assistance Programme and a generous Local Authority Pension. Additional employee benefits such as discounts on shopping, holidays, entertainment, salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.
* Development: Support and development at each stage of your journey, from induction through to personal and professional qualifications. Opportunities for career progression both vertically and into other areas of the organisation, time for reflection, interaction with your line manager, and peer support from the wider team.
* Inclusivity: Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace with support groups available for everyone.
Legal and Employment Statements
You must be registered (Social Work England) to be appointed as a Social Worker.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
The post you are applying for 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'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
Closing Date
30 April 2026.
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