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

Join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

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

provide holistic support Contribute to safeguarding and child protection processes Ensure the voice of the c.

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 Team.

Key Skills

Social WorkSafeguardingAssessmentChild-Focused PlanningMulti-Agency WorkCaseload ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTrauma-Informed PracticeRelationship-Based PracticeRecordingSWE Registration

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified Social Workers 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, relationship-based practice.

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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 Work.

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