Senior Social Worker | Family Safeguarding Service
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Job Summary
Salary 40777 - 46142 Per Annum Permanent Full Time 37 Hours Per Week Burnley Rossendale & Fylde & Wyre
Visa Sponsorship - this role is not able to offer visa sponsorship
Senior Social Worker Family Safeguarding Service
Are you an experienced and valuedriven social worker looking to make a real and lasting difference for children and families We are recruiting for our Child in Need Child Protection and Court Teams and are seeking experienced passionate Senior Social Workers to join us.
Lancashire is a Family Safeguarding Authority and our practice model is rooted in motivational interviewing along with other strengthsbased approaches. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will help families create positive sustainable change through our Family Safeguarding Programme. This is an opportunity to work creatively collaboratively and with the right professional autonomy to truly influence outcomes.
What were looking for
We welcome applications from social workers who:
- Bring at least 3 years postqualification experience in statutory childrens social care
- Are committed to strengthsbased relationshipfocused practice
- Can work confidently with children in need child protection processes and court work
- Value multiagency working and understand the role of professional curiosity
- Are reflective resilient compassionate and motivated by improving childrens lives
Experience within a Family Safeguarding model is desirable but not essentialwe offer training and development to support you to thrive in this approach.
What we offer
- A supportive skilled and stable workforce
- Strong training pathways including Family Safeguarding and motivational interviewing
- Highquality reflective supervision
- Opportunities for career development within a large and ambitious council
- A culture that values learning inclusion and professional autonomy
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.
Join us and be part of a service that is proud of its values and committed to achieving positive change for children and families across Lancashire.
How to apply:
To submit your application please click Apply Now and ensure you attach your CV and supporting statement as the interview panel may not be able to shortlist you without this evidence.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role please contact our talent team -
Closing Date: 01st March 2026
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 theRehabilitation 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 (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council.
Job Description & Person Specification
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Find information on the services Lancashire County Council provides.
