Social Worker - Safeguarding

Social Worker – Safeguarding and Support | Blackburn with Darwen Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Safeguarding and Support
Contract: Locum – Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £39 per hour
Location: 10 Duke Street, Blackburn, BB2 1DH
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office-based ideally
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

 

Sheldon Phillips is partnering with Blackburn with Darwen Council, recently graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted, to recruit an experienced and skilled Social Worker within their Safeguarding and Support (Localities) service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that values professional development and quality practice.

You will be working with children and families under child in need and child protection plans, supporting positive change and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met to the highest standards.

 

What You Can Expect:

  • Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week office-based at 10 Duke Street

  • A supportive management team within a well-performing local authority

  • Access to excellent IT systems (Protocol Liquid Logic experience a bonus)

  • Regular supervision and peer support

  • A stable team culture committed to improvement

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of CIN, CP and PLO cases

  • Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reviews

  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners

  • Prepare reports and attend court as required

  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records

  • Contribute to team meetings and service development

 

Requirements:

  • SWE Registration

  • Social Work qualification

  • Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in Safeguarding/CP/Court

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

  • Protocol Liquid Logic experience (desirable)

  • Strong communication, organisational, and assessment skills

 

If you’re ready for your next challenge in a high-performing service, and are passionate about safeguarding children and achieving lasting outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Contact Details:
Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com