Social Worker | Contextual Safeguarding

Social Worker | Contextual Safeguarding | Lancaster

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Salary £36,363 - £40,778 Per annum |
Fixed Term
, Until August 2026 |
Full-time
, 37 Hours Per Week |
Lancaster

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Lancashire County Council Children's Services is a progressive and innovative place to work, embracing relationship-based practice, strengths-based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice.

The Contextual Safeguarding Team work with young people aged 13 to 18 years who are experiencing exploitation and/or harm outside of the home.

The role is based in Lancaster; travel will be required, so a car & driving licence are essential. Working in a multi‑agency team, the role focuses on building trusted relationships with teenage children and requires concentrated periods of time working collaboratively with the young people and their families. As a Contextual Safeguarding Social Worker, you will work with other agencies to assess risk and formulate plans to support the needs of young people.

This role is well suited to social workers who have a particular interest in working with adolescents, trauma‑informed practice, therapeutic interventions, and direct work. We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker who has:

• Recognised Social Work Qualification & Social Work England registration
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi‑agency team.
• Prior experience working with children, young people and their families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK drivers licence and access to your own vehicle.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 bank holidays, 2 additional statutory bank holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

To submit your application, please click "Apply Now" and ensure you attach your most recent CV and Supporting Statement.

For an informal discussion please contact Team Manager:
Danielle Thomas‑Riley, via email, danielle.th

01st February 2026

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

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

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.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. You must be registered with Social Work England to be appointed as a Social Worker.