Description Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our progressive Family Safeguarding Service. This role, based in Chorley and South Ribble, offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working in a supportive and innovative environment. With a strong focus on strength-based approaches and a manageable work-life balance, Lancashire County Council provides an ideal setting for social workers to thrive. Join us in a service that embraces flexibility, promotes professional growth, and values collaboration. Responsibilities Work with children, young people, and families to assess needs, ensure safety, and promote positive outcomes. Deliver effective interventions using strength-based approaches, aligned with the family safeguarding model. Manage a manageable caseload (typically between 15 and 22) to provide focused and high-quality support. Collaborate with multi-agency partners to develop and implement child-centred plans. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements. Requirements Experience: A minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in children's social work. Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team. Attributes: Compassionate, proactive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Must provide a contact telephone number on your application/CV. Why Work in Lancashire? Flexible Working: Opportunities to balance work and personal commitments. Family-Friendly Employer: Support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. TOIL Policy: Time off in lieu for hours worked beyond 37 hours. Manageable Caseloads: Focused support with caseloads between 15 and 22. Travel Benefits: Mileage reimbursement for travel. Hybrid Working: A mix of working from home and in-office collaboration. How to Apply If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed) If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. The benefits of working with SCS: A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities. Payroll service twice a week. Ltd and PAYE payment options available. Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses. DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge