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: Friday 29th May 2026 at 12 noon

Blackpool Children’s Services
Make a real difference where it matters most

Are you a passionate and committed social worker ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Blackpool’s Assessment & Support Team, where you’ll be part of a service that is continuously improving, financially invested, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

Why Blackpool?

Following our most recent Ofsted focused visit (October 2025), inspectors recognised that we have:

A strong and stable leadership team with a clear vision for vulnerable children

A positive, supportive working culture, where staff feel valued and proud of their work

High-quality assessments that are timely, thorough, and child-focused

A service that is responsive to demand and committed to continuous improvement

We are proud of the progress we have made—and we know there is more to do. That’s why we are investing in our workforce and practice to build even stronger, more consistent outcomes for children.

About the Role

As a Social Worker in our Assessment & Support Team, you will:

Complete timely, high-quality assessments that identify risk, need, and strengths

Build meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring the child’s voice is central

Work collaboratively with partners to deliver effective safeguarding interventions

Use our “Blackpool Families Rock” practice model to support strengths-based, co-produced plans

Contribute to clear planning that drives progress and reduces drift for children

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where no two days are the same—and where your work has a direct and lasting impact.

What You’ll Get

We know that great practice starts with the right support. In Blackpool, you’ll benefit from:

Strong Support & Supervision

Regular, reflective supervision

Accessible and supportive managers

A culture where you are encouraged to learn, develop and progress

Career Development

High-quality training and learning opportunities

Access to specialist support (e.g. domestic abuse, addiction practitioners)

Opportunities to grow within a forward-thinking and improving service

Manageable Culture

A clear focus on reducing workload pressures and supporting staff wellbeing

A workforce where practitioners feel safe, supported and valued

Our Improvement Journey

We are honest about where we need to improve—and ambitious in how we get there. We are currently focused on:

Strengthening the quality and consistency of children’s plans

Ensuring effective management oversight that drives timely progress

Improving safety planning and family network involvement

Reducing drift and delay, particularly in pre-proceedings

As a social worker here, you will be part of a team that is actively shaping and driving this improvement.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for social workers who:

Are passionate about improving outcomes for children

Can deliver high-quality, analytical assessments

Are confident working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Value collaboration, reflection, and continuous learning

Want to be part of a service that is ambitious and improving

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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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