Social Worker | Duty & Assessment | Countywide
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Overview
Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Duty and Assessment - Children's Social Care | Countywide
Responsibilities
* Join the Duty & Assessment team and contribute to assessing and responding to a variety of cases to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children.
* Collaborate with families, children and young people, and other agencies to develop multi-agency plans and achieve the best outcomes.
* Participate in continuous professional development and work within a dynamic, supportive team environment.
Qualifications
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (must be registered to be appointed).
* Minimum of 12 months Social Work experience required for these roles.
* Ability to provide a car for use in connection with duties and must be insured for business use (we may consider applicants who cannot drive due to a disability).
Additional Information
* Locations: Central Lancashire, North Lancashire & East Lancashire
* International Sponsorship: Not open to international sponsorship
* Training and Development: Attendance at the Social Work Academy with induction, recall days, and ASYE support; Practice Development Managers lead the Academy.
* Work-Life Balance and Caseloads: Commitment to healthy work-life balance and manageable caseloads with funding to support service improvements.
* Closing Date: 31 October 2025
* Interviews: Weekly interview slots
Application Process
To apply, submit your CV/Resume. Qualified social workers with a minimum of 12 months Social Work experience are sought at this time. For an initial confidential chat, contact Lee Byrne at lee.byrne@lancashire.gov.uk.
Note
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. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
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