Social Worker | Family Safeguarding -Lancaster | Full Time

Lancashire County Council

1 day ago

Lancaster, United Kingdom£36,363 - £46,142Full TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – Family Safeguarding, Lancaster in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

of this post and must be insured for business use.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of.

Requirements

There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish.

They'll be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team.

* Inclusivity: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and have support groups available for everyone.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £36,363 - £46,142

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lancashire County Council in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

Key Skills

Family SafeguardingCase ManagementMotivational InterviewingMulti-agency CollaborationChild ProtectionIntervention PlanningStrengths-based ApproachRisk Assessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker | Family Safeguarding -Lancaster | Full Time at Lancashire County Council a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Social Worker Career Context

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

Compensation Analysis

Lancashire County Council lists compensation for this social worker position at $36k to $46k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lancaster, 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 ($36k–$46k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Family Safeguarding, Case Management, Motivational Interviewing, Multi-agency Collaboration, Child Protection, Intervention Planning, Strengths-based Approach, Risk Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Deliver interventions to children and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team using a Family Safeguarding model. Manage core Child in Need and Child Protection work while utilizing a Motivational Interviewing approach.

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

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