Social Worker | Duty & Assessment | Central Lancashire

Lancashire County Council

11 days ago

Preston & Chorley, United Kingdom£35K - £39KFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – Duty & Assessment in United States.

Key Responsibilities

of this post and must be insured for business use.

However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of.

Requirements

of 12 months Social Work experience, to join our Duty & Assessment team, based in Central Lancashire.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £35K - £39K

26 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – Duty & Assessment.

Key Skills

Social workDuty and assessmentChildren's social careFamily safeguardingStrengths-based approachesCase managementMulti-agency collaborationRelationship-based practiceAssessmentChild protectionSafeguarding

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker | Duty & Assessment | Central Lancashire at Lancashire County Council a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $35k to $40k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Preston & Chorley, United Kingdom.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($35k–$40k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Duty and assessment, Children's social care, Family safeguarding, Strengths-based approaches, Case management, Multi-agency collaboration, Relationship-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will conduct assessments and respond to cases within the Duty and Assessment team to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. They will collaborate with other agencies to develop multi-agency plans and deliver quality, timely interventions for families.

Benefits package: 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days, 10 statutory/bank holidays, Additional 20 days purchasable, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Authority Pension, Employee benefits platform with discounts, Salary sacrifice options, Training and development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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