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,...

Blackburn - QSW - Duty, Assessment & CIN Team

Added 03/06/2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Duty, Assessment & Child in Need (CIN) Team in Blackburn. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families in need. Key responsibilities and duties include: Responding to safeguarding concerns and conducting initial assessments Undertaking comprehensive assessments of children and families to determine their needs Developing and implementing care plans in partnership with service users and other professionals Participating in multi-agency meetings and case conferences Providing support and guidance to families to...

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...

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...

Blackburn - QSW - Children's Disability Service

Added 14/06/2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Children's Disability Service team in Blackburn. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting children with disabilities and their families to ensure they receive the care and services they need. Key responsibilities and duties: Assessing the needs of children with disabilities and developing care plans Providing direct support and intervention to children and families Working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to coordinate services Advocating for the rights and best interests of children with disabilities Participating in case conferences...

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 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...

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 - 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...

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...

Childrens Social Worker - Out of Hours Team - Stockport

Added 13/06/2025

Stockport Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Out of Hours (OOH) Service, providing an effective and timely response to urgent situations outside standard business hours. You will work as part of a well-established, highly experienced team delivering statutory social care functions. The team benefits from regular Team Manager support and an On-Call Service Lead.Key Responsibilities:Responding to urgent notifications involving vulnerable children and adults at risk of harmCarrying out statutory duties including Section 47 investigations and adult safeguardingCoordinating emergency placements for children (including PACE beds) and adultsCompleting welfare checks and visits as requiredExercising sound decision-making in high-pressure...

Childrens Social Worker Emergency Duty Team (EDT)- Tameside

Added 02/06/2025

We are looking for a qualified social worker with at least 3 years post qualifying experience in childrens child protection work to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT). As a social worker in our EDT you will be home based but with a clear expectation of being able to travel into Tameside where childrens needs require it. 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...

Childrens Social Worker - 0 - Infant team - Blackpool

Added 30/05/2025

We are looking to recruit a Children & families Social worker to join Blackpool Council's 0 - Infant team. You will have knowledge and experience of undertaking pre-birth assessments, child protection, complex child in need and PLO/Pre proceedings. * You will be able to demonstrate a good quality of work including court statements, assessments etc. and will be able to support the team manager with mentoring and coaching those less experienced members of your team. * You will be enthusiastic, passionate and committed to improving the lived experience of our children. * You will be a role model for the...

Childrens SW - Integrated Front Door MASH Team - Wirral

Added 29/05/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Wirral Council within the Integrated Front Door MASH Team. This is an Advanced Practitioner position We are seeking social work qualified and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join Wirral's Integrated Front Door Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Wirral's MASH is the front door for all new referrals for children who may need early help support or children's social care intervention, making important decisions about which services children need. We are committed to delivering excellent social work practice and services to our children and families. Our goal is to make the right decisions, at the...

Northamptonshire - Social worker - Disabled Childrens Team

Added 22/05/2025

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Northamptonshire Children's Trust - £35/hr - Hybrid WorkingLocation: NorthamptonshirePay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week office basedContact: Mahek Shah - m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com | 📞 0175 655 6972 Job Summary:Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. The role involves working with Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases, with a strong focus on multi-disciplinary collaboration and direct support for children and families. Key Responsibilities Include:Conduct assessments of need, create care packages, and review short...