Social Worker

Contract Hours: 37 Hours

Salary: NJC Grade H1/H2 SCP 27 - 35 £38,220 - £46,142

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 11th March 2026 12 Noon 

Blackpool Family Safeguarding 0 – Infant team 

We are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic social worker to the team. The team is an exciting and specialist new team, created to implement the principles of Born Into Care, supporting children remaining in the care of their family wherever possible, working intensively with our multi-agency partners when doing so. This social work team completes pre-birth assessments for all single children (not part of a sibling group) and single children under the age of 12 months; therefore spanning assessments, child in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings.

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 less experienced staff members demonstrating true professionalism in all you do.  This will include providing learning opportunities, reflection and modelling.  We are striving to improve our quality and performance and you will lead by example.

Our families, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do in Children’s Services.  

In Blackpool we believe Children can achieve better outcomes when they are supported by their families and community and as a result we:

-    Work ‘with’ families, not ‘do things to them’.
-    Are child focused but support the whole family via our strengths-based approach.
-    Build and nurture trusted relationships with children and families.
-    Be consistent and do what we say we will do.
-    Ensure that when formal intervention is required, we manage it at the lowest possible level.
-    Support our workforce and challenge them to deliver a great service.
-    Encourage our families and communities to be aspirational for themselves and each other.
-    Respect difference in families and communities and ensure we are inclusive.
-    Be transparent and objective in our decision making.
-    Learn from what works and what does not work and keep developing our services to build on the things that deliver the right outcomes.

If you like the sound of this and are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge – you could be the candidate we are looking for.
With excellent transport links between Blackpool and major cities, a growing housing market and a developing economy, there’s never been a better time to work in Blackpool. With a direct route along the M55/M6 your journey could be less than you think, along with Blackpool North rail station and secure, modern parking directly opposite our town centre offices, commuting is straightforward (no need to park and ride).

Our promise to employees - We offer:
-    Dedicated induction programme for all new employees
-    Manageable caseloads in small teams, with clear line management mentoring support
-    Dedicated time for quality reflective supervision and to learn from regular quality audits
-    Lower caseload, allowing you to focus on undertaking high quality work with children and their families
-    Structured career paths, starting from family support roles, the social worker assessed and supported year in employment, all the way up to the role of head of service, so there is no journey too big or too small
-    Excellent learning and development opportunities, with bespoke training for every role across Children’s Services
-    Easy and regular access to the leadership team and principal social worker
 
Employee benefits - We value our employees and like to offer some great rewards:
-    Ongoing development and opportunities to move up in your career
-    Pioneering new ways of working – help to shape and influence practice within the workforce
-    Flexible working patterns and generous annual leave
-    Relocation package of up to £8000 which can be a house move or support towards travel expenses in certain situations
-    Local government pension scheme
-    SW England registration fee paid
-    Supportive management team and diverse caseload
-    Discounted gym membership and more

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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