Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment
Location: Lancashire County Council - Rothwell Drive, Fleetwood
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:00
Pay Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Service Area: Fylde & Wyre, covering Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes, and Kirkham
Department: Children's Social Care - Duty & Assessment
Why Work with Lancashire County Council?
Well-established and supportive Children's Services with a strong focus on quality practice
Commitment to manageable caseloads and professional supervision
Emphasis on continuous professional development and learning
Collaborative, multi-agency working culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-structured statutory service
Role Overview
As a Duty & Assessment Social Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring children and adolescents are safeguarded and supported effectively. Key responsibilities include:
Undertaking statutory assessments under relevant legislation
Responding to referrals and identifying risk and need at an early stage
Developing clear, outcome-focused plans for children and families
Working closely with partner agencies to deliver timely interventions
Managing cases from initial referral through to appropriate outcomes
Essential Requirements
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
A minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in a permanent role within a local authority
Must not have held a permanent or fixed-term local authority position within the past 12 weeks
Proven experience within a Duty & Assessment team
Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks and safeguarding procedures
Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, high-demand statutory environment
Next Steps
If you are committed to delivering high-quality social work practice and meet the above requirements, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply via the post below.
You are also welcome to share this opportunity with colleagues or contacts who may be interested.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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