Social Worker | Family Safeguarding| Chorley | Full Time

Lancashire County Council

10 days ago

Chorley, United Kingdom£36K - £41KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload of children and families Undertake assessments and develop clear, outcome‑focused.

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £36K - £41K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – Family Safeguarding.

Key Skills

Social WorkSafeguardingAssessmentChild-focused planningMulti-agency workingAnalytical skillsCommunicationTrauma-informed practiceRelationship-based practiceCaseload managementChild protectionStrengths-based approachRecording

Requirements

Candidates must be a qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration and possess experience in children’s social care, ideally within safeguarding. Strong communication, assessment, and analytical skills are required, along with a commitment to trauma-informed practice; newly qualified social workers are welcome and supported.

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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Social Worker | Family Safeguarding| Chorley | Full Time at Lancashire County Council a 2.4/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This position offers no on-call requirements.

Compensation: £36K - £41K.

Key skills for this role include Social Work, Safeguarding, Assessment, Child-focused planning, Multi-agency working.

Benefits include Supervision, Professional Development, Wellbeing Resources, Staff Benefits.