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Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team at Lancashire County Council.

Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: PR1 8RE, Lancashire

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Family Safeguarding Team, working with children and families to ensure their safety and wellbeing through effective assessment, intervention and support. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory assessments, complete Child in Need and Child Protection work, and work closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children.

You will be responsible for undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, developing child-centred care plans, managing risk and delivering timely interventions in line with statutory guidance.

Key Skills Required:

* Experience within Family Safeguarding, Child Protection, Child in Need or Assessment Teams
* Strong safeguarding, assessment and risk management skills
* Experience completing statutory assessments and managing complex caseloads
* Knowledge of Section 17 and Section 47 processes
* Excellent communication, report writing and multi-agency working skills
* Social Work England registration required

Essential Requirements:

* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* Registered with Social Work England
* Previous experience within Children's Services
* Strong knowledge of statutory safeguarding legislation and children's social care practice

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

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to or call 0114 700 3883 for more information.

Referral Bonus:

We offer a referral bonus for any successful recommendations, so please feel free to share this opportunity within your network.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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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 equivalentAt least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's servicesSocial Work England RegistrationDriving 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 SynergyReferral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to usBonus for finding your own jobTwice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Lancashire Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their highly supportive Family Safeguarding Team.

Location: Fleetwood Library
Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Working Pattern: Hybrid Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children and families within the Family Safeguarding Service.Undertake safeguarding assessments and implement effective child protection plans.Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and care plans for legal proceedings.Represent the local authority in court and provide evidence when required.Complete statutory visits, assessments, and reviews in line with legislation and timescales.Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.Identify and assess risks, ensuring timely interventions to safeguard children.Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and documentation.Support children and families through child protection, care proceedings, and permanency planning processes.Travel across the Fylde & Wyre/Fleetwood area as required to attend visits, meetings, and court hearings.

Essential Requirements:

Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentAt least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's servicesSocial Work England RegistrationDriving 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 SynergyReferral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to usBonus for finding your own jobTwice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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