Social Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 23:59

Children’s Services | Blackpool Council

About the Role

Blackpool Council is seeking a skilled, experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Request for Support Hub (formerly known as the MASH), the front door to Children’s Social Care. This is a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where timely and well-evidenced safeguarding decisions ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

As a Social Worker in the RFSH, you will use your professional judgement, analytical skills and understanding of thresholds to assess information, identify risk, and determine the most appropriate intervention. You will work closely with partner agencies to promote effective information sharing and ensure decisions are proportionate and in line with statutory guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assess incoming referrals, gathering and analysing multi-agency information.
• Make timely, evidence-based decisions regarding risk and thresholds.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to build a clear picture of need.
• Ensure children and families receive the right help at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain high standards of recording, analysis and professional curiosity.
• Contribute to team discussions, reflective practice and learning activities.

About You

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in safeguarding, assessment or front-door/triage services.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and weigh multi-agency information.
• Confident decision-maker able to assess risk effectively.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Commitment to high-quality practice and continuous professional development.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a MASH or similar front-door environment.
• Driving licence 

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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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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