Social Worker | Family Safeguarding |Burnley and Pendle

Company: Lancashire County Council
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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team – Burnley and Pendle

Salary: £36,363 – £46,142 per annum. Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week.

This role is not open to international sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Essential Qualities

  • Kind and compassionate.
  • Reliable and thoughtful.
  • Flexible and understanding.
  • Able to spend time with children and really listen.
  • Committed to helping children feel safe and happy.

Training & Development

  • Comprehensive induction via the Social Work Academy.
  • Ongoing training in Family Safeguarding and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Regular supervision, reflection and peer support.
  • Clear opportunities for progression.

Benefits

  • 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.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026