Social Worker - Duty, Assessment & CIN Team - Blackburn

Added 02/06/2025

Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services who have recently been graded 'good' in its full ILACS Ofsted inspection, require a full time agency social worker to cover in its Duty, Assessment & CIN Service as soon as possible. The candidate will have at least 3 years post qualification experience in Duty and Assessment and/or longer term Safeguarding/CP/Court work. The candidate must have a SWE registration and be a car driver, with previous experience of the use of Protocol Liquid Logic an advantage but not essential. You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work...

Children's SW Pre-proceedings & Parenting Assessment - Blackburn

Added 30/05/2025

Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services, recently rated 'Good' in their full ILACS Ofsted inspection, are seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Safeguarding and Support Team on an agency basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive local authority committed to high standards and positive outcomes for children and families. Role Overview: You will primarily focus on conducting parenting assessments within pre-proceedings, with occasional involvement in care proceedings. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong organisational skills and a solid understanding of safeguarding practice. Key Requirements: * Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in Children's Services * Ability...

Blackburn - QSW - Adult Safeguarding Hybrid

Added 24/04/2025

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker with significant experience in Adult Safeguarding to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and experienced practitioner to make a real impact in a fast-paced and supportive environment. Role Overview: As part of the Adult Safeguarding team, you will: Lead on safeguarding investigations under the Care Act 2014 Work collaboratively with partners across health, housing, and the voluntary sector Carry a caseload of complex cases requiring high levels of professional judgement Provide safeguarding advice, guidance, and support to other professionals Requirements: Qualified Social Worker...

Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding Team- Blackburn

Added 29/04/2025

Team Manager - Safeguarding and Support Service Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Location: 10 Duke Street, Blackburn Rate: £46 per hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid Contract: Full-time, temporary agency assignment Blackburn with Darwen Childrens Services, recently rated Good by Ofsted following its full ILACS inspection, is currently seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a small, dynamic team within their Safeguarding and Support service. In this crucial leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of statutory social work functions, including Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings, Care Proceedings, and management of transfers from Duty and Assessment teams. You will provide critical supervision, direction,...

Social Worker - Children in Care (LAC/CIC) Team - Blackburn

Added 30/05/2025

We are currently seeking an experienced Social worker to join the Children in Our Care (LAC/CIC) service for Blackburn with Darwen Council. Roles & Responsibilities * Holding a caseload of Looked after Children * Undertaking Core Assessments * Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries * Undertaking Viability Assessments * Undertaking Kinship Assessments * Undertaking Risk Assessments * Producing Annex B reports * Undertaking Regulation 38 Assessments * Undertaking Special Guardian Assessments * Liaising/ Working close with partnership agencies to support the families and meet the children/ young peoples needs * Preparing & implementing Care Plans * Attending court and giving evidence when...

Social Worker - Children's Disability Service - Blackburn

Added 13/06/2025

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join the Children's Disability Service. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive team making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.Based at Duke Street, with hybrid working available, you will work alongside experienced Social Workers and Child Support Officers to support children and young people with severe and profound disabilities, as well as their siblings.Key Responsibilities:Managing a caseload across the continuum of Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC)Working...

Children's Safeguarding/CP Social Worker - Blackburn

Added 30/05/2025

Eden Brown Synergy is Looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the longer term Safeguarding/CP/Court work Team for Blackburn with Darwen Council. Responsibilities: * Holding a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Children in Need * Undertaking Initial Assessments * Undertaking Core Assessments * Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries * Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments * Undertaking Parenting Assessments * Undertaking assessments * Undertaking Risk Assessments * Completion of Section 7 reports requested by Family Courts * Completion of Section 37 reports requested by Family Courts * Providing Section 17 support to families and children in need * Carrying...

Blackburn - Full time AMHP £35-39PH

Added 11/04/2025

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced AMHP to join their Mental Health Services on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident professional to play a vital role in crisis response and safeguarding adults in mental health crisis. Role Overview As an AMHP, you will: Undertake statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) Coordinate Mental Health Act assessments and ensure legal compliance Work in close collaboration with health professionals, emergency services, and families Promote safeguarding, independence, and person-centred approaches Support the delivery of high-quality, responsive mental health services across the...

Worcestershire - QSW - Duty and Assessment Team

Added 11/06/2025

A reputable social services organization in Worcestershire is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Duty and Assessment Team. As a key member of this dynamic team, you will be responsible for a range of critical duties to support vulnerable children and families in the community. Key responsibilities and duties: Undertaking timely and thorough assessments of children and families in need of support or protection. Developing and implementing care plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children in line with relevant legislation and policies. Conducting home visits, interviews, and case conferences to gather information...

Tameside - QSW - Duty & Assessment team

Added 05/06/2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Tameside Duty & Assessment team. As a key member of this dynamic team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to children and families in need. Key responsibilities and duties include: Conducting assessments and investigations to determine the needs and risks of children and families Developing and implementing care plans to safeguard and promote the welfare of children Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to provide holistic support Participating in case conferences, court proceedings, and multidisciplinary meetings Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation,...

Children's SW - Duty & Assessment Team - Tameside

Added 13/06/2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Children's Social Worker to join our Duty & Assessment Team in Tameside. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments and providing support to children and families in need within the local community. Key responsibilities and duties include: Conducting initial assessments and investigations to determine the needs of children at risk Developing and implementing care plans to safeguard and promote the welfare of children Working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to provide holistic support Participating in case conferences and court proceedings as required Providing direct support and intervention...

Tameside -Senior Practitioner- Duty & Assessment team

Added 06/06/2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Duty & Assessment team in Tameside. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing complex cases and providing high-quality social work services to vulnerable children and families. Key responsibilities and duties include: Undertaking assessments and making evidence-based decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of children Providing expert advice and support to less experienced team members Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with multi-agency partners Participating in case conferences and court proceedings as required Contributing to the continuous improvement of services...

Senior Practitioner - Duty & Assessment team - Tameside

Added 05/06/2025

Eden Brown Synergy are currently working with Tameside Council and they are looking for an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join their Duty & Assessment Services. About the role * The post holder will provide effective and high quality professional social work to children and their families in accordance with legislation, national, regional and local statutory guidance, policies and procedures with the outcome of improving the lives of children in Tameside. * To ensure high quality practice and effective management of risk and need * Facilitate workshops and group supervisions for social work staff and practitioners to provide them...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team - Tameside

Added 04/06/2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and committed Social Worker to join us in our duty and assessment teams for Tameside Council. The duty team will take cases from the point of referral, complete assessments, strategy meetings, initiate legal proceedings and PLO where required and the case will then transfer to our long term team thereafter. About you You will be an experienced Social Worker with at least 3 years' previous child care social work experience. With good needs assessment and risk assessment skills you will be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary system, as well as in a...

Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team - Halton

Added 30/05/2025

Halton Borough Council is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join its Duty and Assessment Team, based in the Halton area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker looking for a challenging and rewarding position within a supportive team environment. Duties and Responsibilities * Conduct initial assessments. * Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support. * Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children. * Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place. * Produce high-quality assessments and reports for...