Experienced Social Worker (Children with Disabilities) | Duty & Assessment Team | Countywide

Preston - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 36363 - 46142

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Salary 36363 - 46142 Per Annum Permanent Full Time 37 Hours Per Week North Lancashire Central Lancashire & East Lancashire

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Experienced)

Team:Duty & Assessment

Salary: 36363 - 46142
Locations: East Lancashire North Lancashire Central Lancashire
Posts available: 3

An Exciting Opportunity!

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for making a difference Do you have at least one years experience working with children with disabilities If so we want to hear from you!

Lancashire County Council is seeking three dedicated and skilled Social Workers to join our vibrant Duty and Assessment Teams in East North and Central Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service where your expertise will help shape the lives of children and families across the county.

This is a specialist role within the Duty and Assessment Team responsible for a specialist area of work: completing statutory assessments of need for children with disabilities parent/carer assessments and the review of care packages and direct payment reviews.

About the Role

As a Social Worker in our Duty and Assessment Teams you will:

Undertake statutory needs assessments for children with disabilities.
Complete parent/carer assessments.
Review and monitor direct payment packages and care packages.
Manage a varied caseload ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.
Work collaboratively with families carers and partner agencies to provide the right support at the right time.
Participate in the teams duty rota and contribute to the development of social work students.

You will play a key role in safeguarding children promoting their welfare and ensuring their voices are heard throughout the assessment and planning process.

What Were Looking For

Qualified Social Worker (CQSW DipSW Degree in Social Work or equivalent).
Registered with Social Work England.
At least 1 year of Children with Disabilities (CWD) experience and demonstrable expertise in completing CWD and parent carer assessments.
Strong assessment communication and partnership working skills.
Commitment to equality diversity and continuous professional development.
Ability to travel across Lancashire (essential car user post).

Why Join Us

Benefits:Theres fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance youll love; 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. An Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available. Finally we have an enviable employee benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics bicycles white goods and cars.
Development:well provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us from induction through to personal and professional qualifications. There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. Theyll 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.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in Lancashire!

Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role please submit the following with your application:

CV/Resume

We would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you. Please contact to arrange a call.

Closing Date: Sunday 21st December 2025
Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

You must be registered (Social Work England) to be appointed as a Social Worker.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Job Description & Person Specification

Required Experience:

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Description Salary 36363 - 46142 Per Annum Permanent Full Time 37 Hours Per Week North Lancashire Central Lancashire & East Lancashire International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorshipSocial Worker (Children with Disabilities Experienced)Team:Duty & AssessmentSalary: 3...