Children''s Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Location: Lancashire County Council - Rothwell Drive, Fleetwood Working Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Pay Rate: Up to 36.00 per hour (Umbrella)Service Area: Fylde and Wyre, covering Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes, and Kirkham Department: Children''s Social Care - Duty and AssessmentWhy Work with Lancashire County Council?Well-established and supportive Children''s Services with a strong focus on quality practiceCommitment to manageable caseloads and professional supervisionEmphasis on continuous professional development and learningCollaborative, multi-agency working cultureOpportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-structured statutory serviceRole OverviewAs a Duty and Assessment Social Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring children and adolescents are safeguarded and supported effectively. Key responsibilities include:Undertaking statutory assessments under relevant legislationResponding to referrals and identifying risk and need at an early stageDeveloping clear, outcome-focused plans for children and familiesWorking closely with partner agencies to deliver timely interventionsManaging cases from initial referral through to appropriate outcomesEssential RequirementsAll applicants must meet the following criteria:A minimum of 3 years'' post-qualifying experience in a permanent role within a local authorityMust not have held a permanent or fixed-term local authority position within the past 12 ..... full job details .....