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Newly Qualified Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | Fylde & Wyre

Lancashire County Council

• Lancashire
• £35,235-39,513 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 4 hours ago

Job Category: Social Care - Children

Job Description:

£35,235 - £39,513 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Fylde & Wyre (Fleetwood)

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) - Family Safeguarding, Fylde and Wyre Safeguarding Team

Location: Fylde & Wyre (Fleetwood)

Salary: £35,235 - £39,513 per annum (Grade 8)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start your social work career with purpose and support. Lancashire County Council is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our Fylde and Wyre Safeguarding Team. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while developing your professional skills in a progressive and innovative workplace that embraces strengths-based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice.

What We Offer:

• Development Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme with dedicated mentoring and reflective supervision.
• Access to high-quality training, CPD opportunities, and career progression pathways.

Benefits:

• Fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love;
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too.
• An Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available.

Inclusivity:

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and have staff support networks who help to shape and influence Lancashire County Council culture and policies.

About You:

We're looking for someone who is:

• recently qualified (or within the last two years) with a Social Work degree and registered with Social Work England (or be registered by August 2025)
• Passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

This is an essential car user post and the post holder is expected to be able to drive and have a car at their disposal. However, in certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who as a consequence of disability are unable to drive.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your CV to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Lancashire County Council

• is recently qualified (or within the last two years) with a Social Work degree and registered with Social Work England (or be registered by August 2025)
• Passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. This is an essential car user post and the post holder is expected to be able to drive and have a car at their disposal. However, in certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who as a consequence of disability are unable to drive. You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

Lancashire County Council is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our Fylde and Wyre Safeguarding Team. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while developing your professional skills in a progressive and innovative workplace that embraces strengths-based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice. What We Offer: Development Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme with dedicated mentoring and reflective supervision. Access to high-quality training, CPD opportunities, and career progression pathways. Benefits: Fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love; 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. An Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available. Inclusivity: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and have staff support networks who help to shape and influence Lancashire County Council culture and policies.