Social Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Grade H1/H2 SCP 27 - 35 £39,481 - £47,665 per annum

Closing Date: 15th October 2026 at 23:59pm

Blackpool Children's Services has been on an incredible journey of transformation. Whilst the road has at times been challenging, our commitment to improving outcomes for children and families has never wavered. The sustained dedication of our workforce, leaders and partners has led to significant and lasting improvements across our services.

In June 2026, Ofsted recognised the remarkable progress made in Blackpool, judging the impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families as Outstanding, alongside Outstanding services for children in care and care leavers, and Good services for children who need help and protection. Inspectors found that children and families now benefit from "consistently high-quality, innovative services that respond to and meet their needs effectively" and recognised the transformational improvements achieved across the partnership.

Blackpool Children’s Services
Make a real difference where it matters most
Are you a passionate and committed social worker ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Blackpool’s Assessment & Support Team, where you’ll be part of a service that is continuously improving, financially invested, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

Why Blackpool?
Following our most recent Ofsted focused visit (October 2025), inspectors recognised that we have:
- A strong and stable leadership team with a clear vision for vulnerable children
- A positive, supportive working culture, where staff feel valued and proud of their work
- High-quality assessments that are timely, thorough, and child-focused
- A service that is responsive to demand and committed to continuous improvement
We are proud of the progress we have made—and we know there is more to do. That’s why we are investing in our workforce and practice to build even stronger, more consistent outcomes for children.

About the Role
As a Social Worker in our Assessment & Support Team, you will:
- Complete timely, high-quality assessments that identify risk, need, and strengths
- Build meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring the child’s voice is central
- Work collaboratively with partners to deliver effective safeguarding interventions
- Use our “Blackpool Families Rock” practice model to support strengths-based, co-produced plans
- Contribute to clear planning that drives progress and reduces drift for children
This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where no two days are the same—and where your work has a direct and lasting impact.

What You’ll Get
We know that great practice starts with the right support. In Blackpool, you’ll benefit from:
- Strong Support & Supervision
- Regular, reflective supervision
- Accessible and supportive managers
- A culture where you are encouraged to learn, develop and progress
- Career Development
- High-quality training and learning opportunities
- Access to specialist support (e.g. domestic abuse, addiction practitioners)
- Opportunities to grow within a forward-thinking and improving service
- Manageable Culture
- A clear focus on reducing workload pressures and supporting staff wellbeing
- A workforce where practitioners feel safe, supported and valued

Our Improvement Journey
We are honest about where we need to improve—and ambitious in how we get there. We are currently focused on:
- Strengthening the quality and consistency of children’s plans
- Ensuring effective management oversight that drives timely progress
- Improving safety planning and family network involvement
- Reducing drift and delay, particularly in pre-proceedings
As a social worker here, you will be part of a team that is actively shaping and driving this improvement.

Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for social workers who:
- Are passionate about improving outcomes for children
- Can deliver high-quality, analytical assessments
- Are confident working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Value collaboration, reflection, and continuous learning
- Want to be part of a service that is ambitious and improving

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For further information on the health and wellbeing support on offer during your employment, please see here.

Have you got what it takes to ride the Roller Coaster ride of Social Work in Blackpool? for further information on the career path and development opportunities available at Blackpool please see here.