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Social Worker | Family Safeguarding |Burnley and Pendle
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$36k–$46k/yr
Full-time
professional certificate
26 to 32 Days Annual Leave, Option to Purchase Up to 20 Additional Days, Flexible Working Options, Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Posted 42d ago
Apply by Jul 31
~37 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, including those within the Public Law Outline. Conduct assessments and direct work with families within a multidisciplinary team to ensure children remain safe.
Requirements
Must be a qualified social worker, including newly qualified practitioners. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality safeguarding work for children and families.
Full job description
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Burnley and Pendle
This role isnot open to international sponsorship
Children’s Social Worker
Family Safeguarding Team Burnley and Pendle, Lancashire | Up to £46,142 (Dependent on Experience)
Ready for Your Next Step in Social Work?
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or newly qualified, if you’re passionate about making a difference, Lancashire’s Family Safeguarding Service will support you to thrive and develop your career.
If you’re a Newly Qualified Social Worker or Qualified but haven’t yet completed a statutory placement, We can still support you with:
Career guidance into statutory social work
Interview preparation and advice
Insight into future opportunities within Lancashire
Come and Meet the Team – Taster Session
Thinking about joining us? Why not come along and meet the team first!
We’re hosting a taster day where you’ll get the chance to:
Meet the colleagues you’ll be working with
Get a feel for our team culture and environment
Ask questions and see what a typical day looks like
It’s a great opportunity to experience what it’s like to be part of the team before you make your decision.
We’d love to see you there!
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive service where you’ll have the time, structure, and backing to deliver meaningful work with children and families.
Why Join Lancashire?
At Lancashire County Council, we’ve built a progressive and innovative Family Safeguarding model that puts collaboration and relationships at the centre of practice.
You’ll benefit from:
Manageable caseloads so you can focus on quality, not quantity
A stable and supportive management team
A genuinely collaborative, multi-agency approach
The chance to deliver relationship-based, impactful social work
Working in Family Safeguarding
Our Family Safeguarding teams are made up of specialist professionals working alongside social workers, including:
Domestic Abuse Practitioners
Domestic Abuse Officers
Mental Health Practitioners
Child & Family Practitioners
This model allows you to:
Work more effectively with families through joined-up interventions
Focus on sustainable, long-term change
Reduce risk through shared expertise and support
Build stronger, more meaningful relationships with children and parents
We use a strengths-based approach and Motivational Interviewing to empower families and improve outcomes.
About the Role
As a Children’s Social Worker, you will:
Manage a caseload including Child in Need and Child Protection work
Manage cases within the Public Law Outline.
Complete assessments, planning, and direct work with families
Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
Deliver high-quality, reflective practice
Help keep families together safely wherever possible
About You
Our children and young people tell us they want social workers who are:
Kind and compassionate
Reliable and thoughtful
Flexible and understanding
Able to spend time with them and really listen
Committed to helping them feel safe and happy
If this sounds like you, you’ll be a great fit for our teams.
Training & Development
Your growth matters to us. We offer:
A comprehensive induction via our Social Work Academy
Ongoing training in Family Safeguarding and Motivational Interviewing
Regular supervision, reflection, and peer support
Clear opportunities to progress and develop your career
What We Offer
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and supporting your wellbeing:
26 days annual leave, rising to 32 + bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 20 additional days
Flexible working options
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and more
Apply Today
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 Interviews: Weekly
To apply, please submit your CV/Resume.
Lancashire’s ASYE offer provides a comprehensive, structured programme designed to support newly qualified social workers to thrive from day one. Through the Social Work Academy, you will begin with a two‑week mandatory induction, followed by recall days at key milestones across your first year to support both portfolio development and your ongoing professional growth.
Our academy will provide you with bespoke learning opportunities, designed to enhance and build on your existing social work knowledge and equip you with the skills and confidence for successful practice and a long-term career in Lancashire. You’ll benefit from externally commissioned workshops focused on reflective practice, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and resilience, alongside regular drop‑in sessions, peer support networks and access to experienced Practice Development Managers.
Our Academy also features inspiring guest speakers, such as Vicky Shevlin (Social Work Sorted) and Smash Life, who contribute to your professional and personal development, alongside monthly Lunch & Learn sessions where guest speakers share insight into their services. With 10% protected learning time, opportunities to connect with over 30 services at the Social Work Academy Fayre, and 1:1 support where needed, Lancashire is committed to ensuring you feel valued, supported and confident in your practice. Your journey is recognised and celebrated, culminating in a formal ASYE celebration event to acknowledge your achievements and progression.
Additional Information
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Join Lancashire and be part of a service where you’re supported to do your best work and make a lasting difference for children and families.
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Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Preston, United Kingdom right now?
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