Job Title: Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team
Location: Fylde & Wyre
Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,363 - £46,142 per annum
International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.
About The Role
You will be at the forefront of assessing and responding to a variety of cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. Your work will involve collaborating with families, children, and multi‑agency partners to develop effective care plans and deliver timely assessments.
Why Join Us
* Flexible working arrangements that support your work‑life balance.
* Extensive professional development opportunities, including induction, refresher days and support for ASYE social workers.
* A supportive management team dedicated to your success.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with support groups for all staff.
* Enhanced service through reduced caseloads, excellent training and expanded service offerings.
Benefits
* Up to 32 days annual leave (plus 26 days initially) and 10 statutory/bank holidays.
* Option to purchase up to 20 additional days.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous local authority pension.
* Employee benefits platform with discounts on retail, holidays and entertainment, plus salary sacrifice options for electronics, bicycles, white goods and cars.
Development
* Induction, personal and professional qualifications and career progression pathways both vertically and into other areas of the organisation.
* Regular reflection and interaction with line managers and peer support.
Inclusivity
* Dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
Commitment to Service Improvement
* National funding is used to reduce caseloads, provide high quality training, and expand services for better outcomes for children and families.
Training and Development
* New recruits attend the Social Work Academy – induction programme, recall days and training for ASYE social workers led by Practice Development Managers.
Legal and Equality Information
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.
You must be registered with Social Work England to be appointed as a Social Worker.
Applicants will be required to provide a vehicle for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.
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