Senior Social Worker | Family Safeguarding Service|
Job Description
| Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week |
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Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service
Are you an experienced and value‑driven social worker looking to make a real and lasting difference for children and families? We are recruiting for our Child in Need, Child Protection and Court Teams and are seeking experienced, passionate Senior Social Workers to join us.
Lancashire is a Family Safeguarding Authority, and our practice model is rooted in motivational interviewing along with other strengths‑based approaches. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, you will help families create positive, sustainable change through our Family Safeguarding Programme. This is an opportunity to work creatively, collaboratively and with the right professional autonomy to truly influence outcomes.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from social workers who:
- Bring at least 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in statutory children’s social care
- Are committed to strengths‑based, relationship‑focused practice
- Can work confidently with children in need, child protection processes, and court work
- Value multi‑agency working and understand the role of professional curiosity
- Are reflective, resilient, compassionate and motivated by improving children’s lives
Experience within a Family Safeguarding model is desirable, but not essential—we offer training and development to support you to thrive in this approach.
What we offer
- A supportive, skilled and stable workforce
- Strong training pathways, including Family Safeguarding and motivational interviewing
- High‑quality reflective supervision
- Opportunities for career development within a large and ambitious council
- A culture that values learning, inclusion, and professional autonomy
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.
Join us and be part of a service that is proud of its values and committed to achieving positive change for children and families across Lancashire.
How to apply:
To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' and ensure you attach your CV and supporting statement, as the interview panel may not be able to shortlist you without this evidence.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact our talent team - talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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 (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
Salary range
- £40,777 - £46,142 per year