| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Fylde & Wyre |
Children’s Social Worker
Family Safeguarding Team
Fylde & Wyre, Lancashire | Up to £46,142 (Dependent on Experience)
Ready for Your Next Step in Social Work?
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or newly qualified, if you’re passionate about making a difference, Lancashire’s Family Safeguarding Service will support you to thrive and develop your career.
If you’re a Newly Qualified Social Worker or Qualified but haven’t yet completed a statutory placement, We can still support you with:
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive service where you’ll have the time, structure, and backing to deliver meaningful work with children and families.
Why Join Lancashire?
At Lancashire County Council, we’ve built a progressive and innovative Family Safeguarding model that puts collaboration and relationships at the centre of practice.
You’ll benefit from:
Working in Family Safeguarding
Our Family Safeguarding teams are made up of specialist professionals working alongside social workers, including:
This model allows you to:
We use a strengths-based approach and Motivational Interviewing to empower families and improve outcomes.
About the Role
As a Children’s Social Worker, you will:
About You
Our children and young people tell us they want social workers who are:
If this sounds like you, you’ll be a great fit for our teams.
Training & Development
Your growth matters to us. We offer:
What We Offer
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and supporting your wellbeing:
Apply Today
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Interviews: Weekly
To apply, please submit your CV/Resume.
For an informal, confidential chat: Kelly.Winter@lancashire.gov.uk
Additional Information
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 (Social Work England) to be appointed as a Social Worker.
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.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
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.
