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Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 39 - 39 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Blackpool

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Social Worker – Assessment and Support Team | Blackpool Council | £39 per hour

Sheldon Phillips are currently working with Blackpool Children’s Services to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Support Team on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to work within a fast-paced frontline service supporting children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings work. The team works closely with partner agencies to deliver timely assessments and robust interventions that improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Role Overview

As part of the Assessment and Support Team, you will manage a varied caseload involving Children in Need, Child Protection, PLO, and care proceedings work. You will complete assessments, undertake direct work with children and families, and develop plans that reduce risk and promote positive long-term outcomes.

The service requires confident practitioners who are able to manage complex safeguarding concerns, make evidence-based decisions, and work effectively within a multi-agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory timescales

Manage a caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, and court work

Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and assessments

Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families to improve safety and outcomes

Develop and review child-focused plans that address identified risks and needs

Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court statements

Attend strategy meetings, ICPCs, core groups, legal meetings, and court hearings

Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, and other partner agencies

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case recordings and statutory documentation

Apply strengths-based and relationship-focused practice throughout interventions

Benefits

£39 per hour

Full-time position – 37 hours per week

Hybrid working available

Supportive management structure

Busy frontline team with varied and rewarding casework

Opportunity to work within a well-established safeguarding service

Requirements

Social Work qualification and SWE registration

Previous frontline safeguarding experience within children’s services

Experience completing S17 and S47 investigations

Confidence managing Child Protection and court work

Strong assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills

Full UK driving licence preferred

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips for more information:

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