via reed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Children's Social Worker- Family Help [Blackburn with Darwen]

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Blackburn Contract GBP 76,050 – 76,050
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Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Family Help Team

Fantastic payrate of £39 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Safeguard vulnerable children and report concerns in line with policy.

  • Undertake early help and child in need assessments to identify risks and support needs.

  • Provide targeted family support, including planned interventions and crisis response.

  • Work directly with children, young people and families to build supportive, structured relationships.

  • Support families to make and sustain positive changes, offering both support and challenge.

  • Manage a Child in Need caseload and contribute to child protection processes where required.

  • Work in partnership with other agencies to ensure coordinated support.

  • Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain up-to-date case records.

  • Lead or participate in Child in Need meetings and reviews.

  • Work independently in the community, including home visits and lone working.

  • Maintain professional boundaries and uphold all legal, policy and practice standards.

  • Complete required training and undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.

Requirements of this role:
  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.

  • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:
  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.

  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.

  • Free CV building and Interview support.

  • Free DBS checks.

  • Weekly payroll.

  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.

  • CPD contributions.

  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.

  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

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