Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | Chorley | Full Time
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Job Summary
Salary 36363-40777Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Pro Rata
Join Our Family Safeguarding Team in Chorley
Were seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team. Working closely with a multidisciplinary group of professionals and reporting to the Consultant Social Worker and Team Manager youll play a vital role in supporting children and families to build on their strengths navigate challenges and achieve lasting positive change.
In this role you will complete meaningful assessments create childfocused plans and work directly with families to promote safety resilience and wellbeing. Youll also take part in reflective group supervision and ensure that all casework is clearly and analytically recorded on LCS. Some evening weekend or public holiday work may occasionally be required to meet service needs.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families. As part of our committed and supportive Family Safeguarding Team youll use your professional skills and empathetic approach to help create brighter safer futures.
Youll work collaboratively with families and key partner agencies using a strengthsbased approach to empower parents reduce risks and support children to remain safely at home wherever possible.
What Youll Do
Manage a diverse caseload of children and families
Undertake assessments and develop clear outcomefocused plans
Work within a multiagency environment to provide holistic support
Contribute to safeguarding and child protection processes
Ensure the voice of the child is at the centre of all your work
What Were Looking For
A qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration
Experience in childrens social care ideally within safeguarding
Strong communication assessment and analytical skills
A commitment to traumainformed relationshipbased practice
Newly qualified social workers are welcome and will be fully supported through the ASYE programme
What We Offer
A supportive and inclusive team culture
Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
Continuous professional development and training
Access to wellbeing resources and a range of staff benefits
Internal Applicants:
If youre already employed by Lancashire County Council please apply via the internal vacancies section on Oracle Fusion by logging in and navigating to Me Current Jobs.
Job Description and Person Specification
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.
