Social Worker | Family Safeguarding| Chorley | Full Time

Lancashire County Council

1 month ago

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

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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

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker | Family Safeguarding| Chorley | Full Time position at Lancashire County Council includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Lancashire County Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Lancashire County Council lists compensation for this physician position at $36k to $41k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chorley, United Kingdom.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($36k–$41k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Safeguarding, Assessment, Child-focused planning, Multi-agency working, Analytical skills, Communication, Trauma-informed practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will manage a diverse caseload, undertaking meaningful assessments and developing clear, outcome-focused, child-centered plans while working within a multi-agency environment. Key duties include contributing to safeguarding processes and ensuring the voice of the child is central t...

Benefits package: Supervision, Professional Development, Wellbeing Resources, Staff Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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