Social care Worker

Children’s Social Worker – Complex / Advanced Practice Team

Location: Blackpool
Organisation: Service Care Solutions

Pay Rate:

£39.00 per hour (Umbrella)
£34.48 per hour (PAYE, inclusive)
Contract: Agency contract with ongoing potential
Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to FridayService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our local authority clients for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Complex / Advanced Practice Team in Blackpool. This role is suited to practitioners with strong experience in complex case management, risk analysis, and statutory children’s social care.

The Complex Team works with children and families where risks are high and interventions require advanced assessment, planning, and multi?agency coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive authority that values reflective practice, thorough supervision, and high quality social work.

Key Responsibilities
Managing complex child protection and child in need cases involving high levels of risk
Completing detailed assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act
Undertaking safeguarding investigations and contributing to robust child protection planning
Working with families where there are issues such as chronic neglect, domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health concerns
Preparing high quality, evidence based reports for child protection conferences, care proceedings, legal planning meetings, and court
Undertaking direct work with children and young people to ensure their voice is central to decision making
Working collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, police, legal services, and early help teams
Maintaining accurate, up to date case recordings in line with statutory guidance and local authority standardsEssential Requirements
Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work
Current Social Work England registration
Significant recent experience working within Children’s Social Care, particularly in child protection or complex frontline teams
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make clear, defensible decisions
Sound knowledge of children’s legislation, guidance, and safeguarding procedures
Ability to manage complex workloads and work effectively under pressureWhat’s on Offer
Competitive pay rate of £39.00 per hour umbrella
£34.48 per hour PAYE (inclusive) option available
Opportunity to work within a specialist complex team
Supportive management structure with regular supervision
Ongoing contract with potential for extensionService Care Solutions benefits and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
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