Children's Social Worker

• Location: Blackpool Town Centre (Excellent M55/M6 & Direct Rail Links)

• Authority: Blackpool Council (Rated Outstanding by Ofsted)

• Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella)

• Contract: Full-Time (Ongoing locum contract)

• Perks: Modern, secure parking directly opposite town centre offices (No park & ride required)

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to practice within one of the North West's top-performing local authorities?

Following an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, Blackpool Council is seeking a dedicated, skilled Children's Social Worker to join their Children's Services team. Earning a top market rate of £39.00 per hour, you will join an authority recognized for its outstanding leadership, high-quality social work practice, and deeply embedded strengths-based family model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex Statutory Work: Manage a statutory caseload including pre-birth assessments, complex Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Public Law Outline (PLO) / Pre-proceedings.

• Court Excellence: Produce high-quality, analytical court statements, child and family assessments, and robust risk management plans.

• Team Collaboration: Support team quality by modeling best practice, participating in reflective discussions, and assisting less experienced team members.

• Child-Centred Practice: Build trusted, relational partnerships with children and families to improve their lived experiences.

• Professional Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).

• Core Competencies: Proven experience in PLO, court proceedings, pre-birth assessments, and statutory child protection.

• Skills: Strong analytical assessment abilities, excellent report writing, and a child-focused mindset.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work