Senior Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker – Children & Young People Agency contact

Preston | Lancashire

Pay rate  29.43 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 37LTD inclusive of holiday pay

Achieving the Best Outcomes for Children and Young People
Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to making a real difference? Join our team in Lancashire and help us ensure that every child and young person is safe, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
About the Role As a Social Worker in Preston, you will play a vital role in safeguarding children and young people, ensuring they are protected from harm and receive the right support at the right time. You will undertake high-quality social work assessments and deliver meaningful direct work with children and families to promote positive, lasting change.
Key Responsibilities

• Identify children in need, including those who may require protection, and take effective action to safeguard them.
• Assess the needs of children and young people, determining appropriate levels of intervention and service provision, including tailored packages of family support.
• Negotiate, coordinate, provide and/or commission services to meet identified needs.
• Gather and analyse information for referrals to determine whether intervention is required within the continuum of need, ensuring appropriate recording with Children’s Social Care.
• Ensure the voice, wishes, and lived experiences of children and young people are central to assessment and planning processes, with clear evidence of participation.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, sharing responsibility for planned interventions and participating in statutory meetings, case reviews, and other professional forums.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with organisational and service-specific administrative and financial procedures.
• Engage in regular supervision, continuous professional development, and formal training in line with service requirements.
• Be responsive and sensitive to the diverse needs of all groups within the community, promoting equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Social Worker with a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Experience in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions for children and families.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Why Join Us? Working in Lancashire means being part of a dedicated, forward-thinking service committed to continuously improving the lives of children and families. You will be supported through high-quality supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth — all while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English