Lancashire - QSW - Family Safeguarding Team
Lancashire Council is looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to Join their Dynamic Family Safeguarding Team.
Location : Rawtenstall Library
Payrate : £36.00 per hour Umbrella
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of children and families, undertaking statutory social work duties in line with safeguarding legislation and local authority procedures.
- Complete high-quality assessments of children and family needs, risks, and strengths to inform care planning and interventions.
- Develop, implement, and review child protection plans, child in need plans, and care plans to ensure children's safety and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, including health, education, police, and specialist services, to deliver coordinated support.
- Build effective relationships with children, young people, and families to promote positive change and reduce risk.
- Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, ensuring timely and evidence-based decision-making.
- Identify and assess risks relating to neglect, abuse, domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health within families.
- Participate in strategy meetings, case conferences, core groups, and court proceedings where required.
- Prepare clear, analytical, and timely reports for child protection conferences, legal processes, and court hearings.
- Ensure the child's voice is heard and central to all assessments, planning, and interventions.
- Work within the Family Safeguarding model to provide strengths-based, trauma-informed, and restorative practice.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
- Support children in care, permanence planning, and reunification processes where appropriate.
- Contribute to risk management, safeguarding decisions, and escalation processes to protect vulnerable children.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice, including the Social Work England professional standards.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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