Social Worker
Lancashire County Council are currently seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment team in Preston and South Ribble. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for working with children and young people, enabling you to make a positive difference in their lives.
The Role
As a Social Worker, your main responsibilities will include:
* Assessing and managing risk to children and young people
* Planning and delivering interventions to support children and their families
* Maintaining accurate records and completing reports
* Working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies
The Requirements
The successful candidate for this role will have:
* A recognised Social Work qualification
* 12+ months experience as a Social Worker
* The ability to manage a caseload of between 15 and 22 (depending on the function)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The Benefits
This company offers a range of benefits to their employees, including:
* Flexible working hours
* Time off in lieu (TOIL) if working beyond 37 hours per week
* Manageable caseloads
* Family-friendly policies to help balance family commitments
* Travel benefits, including paid mileage