*Childrens Social Worker – Family Help – #000B0CE41

Job Description

Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services — rated ‘Good’ in its most recent ILACS Ofsted inspection — is seeking 2 full-time agency Social Workers to join its Family Help service. This is a hybrid role based at 10 Duke Street, Blackburn (BB2 1DH), requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with the remainder worked from home according to service need.

You will carry out single assessments and hold complex Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases within a service that has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality practice.

Key requirements:
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in assessment and/or longer-term safeguarding/CP work
• Current Social Work England (SWE) registration
• Car driver (essential)
• Experience of Liquid Logic Children’s case management system (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage an independent caseload
• Flexibility to work across office and home settings

Please note: candidates must complete the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions prior to submission; applications cannot progress without a passing response. Five years’ references and employment-gap checks will be required.

Rate: £39 per hour | Start: 6 July 2026 | End: 11 September 2026 | Full time

If you hold a current SWE registration and have the required CP/CIN experience, apply now or contact us to find out more.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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