Qualified Social Worker

V49109150

£39 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Blackburn, Lancashire

Social Care

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding, Child Protection & Court
📍 Location: Lancashire
💰 Pay Rate: £39 per hour
 
Are you a skilled and passionate Children’s Social Worker with experience in Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Court work? Ready for a new challenge or your next career move?
Pertemps Professional Recruitment is proud to be working with a forward-thinking Local Authority in Lancashire seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join their Children’s Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while being rewarded with a competitive hourly rate and strong professional support.
 
🔍 The Role
As part of a dynamic and experienced team, you will:
  • Manage a caseload of children and families in need of safeguarding and support.
  • Complete high-quality, timely assessments and care plans.
  • Prepare reports for child protection conferences, court, and other statutory processes.
  • Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes.
  • Use your expert knowledge to uphold the highest standards of social work practice.
  • Ensure that your interventions are trauma-informed, empowering, and child-centred.
You’ll be playing a vital role in protecting children from harm, improving family functioning, and achieving long-term, sustainable outcomes.
 
✅ What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, committed, and experienced Social Worker who:
  • Is registered with Social Work England
  • Has a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualified experience in Children’s Social Care
  • Is experienced in Family Safeguarding, Child Protection, Court work, and relevant legislation
  • Has strong assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment
  • Is driven to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families
  
✨ In Return, Pertemps Offers You:
  • A dedicated recruitment consultant who understands your sector
  • Access to roles across the UK
  • A smooth registration process and ongoing compliance support
  • Weekly payroll that’s prompt and reliable
  • Generous referral scheme – earn by recommending colleagues!
 
📍 Easily commutable from:
This role is ideally located for those travelling from;  Blackburn, Fulwood, Rawtenstall, Blackpool, Morecombe, Darwin,  Preston, Crosby, Chorley, Clitheroe, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Bootle, Lancaster, Middleton, Leigh, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Leyland, Accrington, Barrow, Wigan, St Helens, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Wigan, St Helens, Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, , Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Wigan, Warrington, Bolton, Altrincham, Cheadle, Stockport, St Helens, Widnes, Ashton under Lyme, Stretford, Bury, Leigh, Preston and surrounding areas.

💼 Not the right role?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:
IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, Children Looked After, MASH, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment,  Children in Need, Child protection,  Localities, EHCP, children in care, Children’s Social Work, Children with Disabilities, Fostering,  Connected Persons, youth justice practitioner,  Adult Social Work, Long Term, Mental Health,  Hospital Discharge,   Homeless Intervention, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
 
🎉 Not looking right now?
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📞 Contact us today to apply or find out more.