| Salary £35,235 - £44,711 (Bar at £39,513) Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Contextual Safeguarding Social Worker
This is an exciting time to join Lancashire's Contextual Safeguarding Service as we redesign our approach to supporting children who are experiencing Exploitation and Extra Familial Harm.
By adopting the TCE practice principles and expanding our multi disciplinary teams, you will be able to develop meaningful relationships with the children you are allocated, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes in their lives
We currently have a Qualified Social Worker vacancy within our EmPower Contextual Safeguarding Team within Central Lancashire.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details regarding the post.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
For an informal discussion, please contact Team Manager, Sophie Eaves via email; Sophie.Eaves@Lancashire.gov.uk
Closing Date: 25 June
Interviews Expected: 3 July
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
