Social Worker

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:

07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com