| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Preston This role is not open to international sponsorship Children’s Social Worker Family Safeguarding Team Preston,…
Skills: Case Management, Child Protection, Public Law Outline, Family Assessments, Reflective Practice
Social Worker | Duty & Assessment | East Lancashire
Hyndburn, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$46k/yr
Mid level
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | East Lancashire | International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship. Social Worker | Duty and Assessment Team …
Skills: Case Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Strengths-Based Approach, Multi-Agency Collaboration, Relationship-Based Practice
Residential Casual Care Assistant | Beaconview | West Lancashire
Skelmersdale, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
| Salary £13.45 per hour | Casual hours per week | Beaconview Residential Care Home | This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. We have lo…
Skills: Elderly Care, Dementia Care, Compassion, Patient Support, Care Certificate Standards
Business Support Officer | full time | Preston, Lancashire
Preston, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$26k–$28k/yr
Mid level
Salary £25,989 - £28,142 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, full time | Preston, Lancashire Supporting Virtual School We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Business Support Officer to enhance our a…
Skills: Administration, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Communication, Customer Service
Job Title: Business Support Officer Grade 4 – Full Time (37 hpw) Supporting Childrens Social Care Salary £25,949 | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | Lancashire We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivate…
Skills: Administration, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Communication, Customer Service
Catering Assistant I Schools Catering I St James Primary, Haslingden
Rossendale, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Salary £13.45 per hour I Permanent, Variable Hours I Part time, 5 hours per week I Term time I St James Primary, Haslingden International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Catering Assistan…
Skills: Teamwork, Working Under Pressure, Initiative, Customer Care, Catering
Catering Assistant I Schools Catering I Padiham Primary School
Padiham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Salary £13.45 hours per week I Fixed term until 21/07/20276 I Part time, 10 hours per week I Term time I Padiham Primary School International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Catering Assi…
Skills: Food Preparation, Cooking, Customer Care, Teamwork, Time Management
Catering Assistant l Schools Catering l St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Borough of Rossendale, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Salary £13.45 per hour l Permanent, Variable Hours l Part time, 5 hours per week l Term time l St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Cateri…
Skills: Teamwork, Working Under Pressure, Initiative, Customer Care, Catering
Salary £25,949- £25,989 Per annum | Pro Rota | Full Time, Permanent | Adult Disability Fylde Domiciliary Service Fleetwood | International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship (Shortage Occupa…
Skills: Compassion, Empathy, Care Provision, Independent Living Support, Community Support
Catering Assistant | Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Borough of Wyre, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
Salary £13.45 per hour | Part time | 10 hours per week | Term Time only | Permanent, Variable hours | Millfield Science & Performing Arts College | Thornton-Cleveleys Catering Assistant - Millfield Science & Performing A…
Unit Catering Supervisor | Quernmore Primary School | Lancaster
Lancaster, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Salary £25,949 - (Pay Award Pending) per annum (pro rata) | 25 hours per week | Permanent, Variable Hours | Quernmore Primary School | Lancaster Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 3) Lancashire County Council provide cateri…
Skills: Cooking, Food Service, Supervision, Inventory Management, Stock Control
Salary £13.45 per hour | Part time | 16.25 hours per week | Term Time only | Permanent, Variable hours | Peripatetic | Preston area Peripatetic - Mobile Cook (Preston area) Lancashire County Council provide catering serv…
Skills: Catering, Food Preparation, Cooking, Teamwork, Customer Care
Unit Catering Supervisor I Schools Recruitment I Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Borough of Pendle, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Salary £25,949 per annum I Pro Rata I Permanent, Variable hours I Part time, 28.75 hours per week I Wheatley Lane Primary School International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Unit Caterin…
Skills: Cooking, Food Service, Supervision, Inventory Management, Stock Control
Unit Catering Supervisor I Schools Catering I St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School
Great Harwood, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Salary £25,949 per annum, Pro Rata I Permanent, Variable hours I Part time. 22.5 hours per week I St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship U…
Skills: Cooking, Food Service, Team Leadership, Supervision, Inventory Management
Residential Care Assistant | Part time | Thornton House Residential Care Home
Thornton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
| Salary £25,949, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 24.5 hours per week | Thornton Cleveleys | Pro Rata This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specifi…
Skills: Elderly Care, Dementia Care, Compassion, Patient Support, Care Certificate Standards
Salary £46,142- £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston, Lancashire. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking digital infrastructure engineer to join our Digital Servi…
Skills: Cyber Security Operations, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Architecture, ITIL Service Management, Identity And Access Management
Senior Social Worker | Short Term Support Service | Central Lancashire
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Senior
Salary £40,777 - £46,142 I Permanent I Senior Social Work I Short Term Support Team I Prevention Service I Adult Social Care | Central Lancashire This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service. We have launched …
Skills: Case Management, Hospital Discharge Planning, Person-Centred Care, Strengths-Based Practice, Collaboration
Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) | Mental Health Service | Preston
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$46k/yr
Mid level
Salary £36,363 - £46,142 I Permanent I Social Worker (AMHP) I AMPH Team I Mental Health Service I Adult Social Care This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service. We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancash…
Skills: Mental Health Act Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Statutory Interventions, Case Management, Person-Centred Support
Salary £13.45 per hour | 7.5 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Broadway, Haslingden International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship A School Crossing Patrol is required for Broadway, …
Skills: Traffic Control, Child Safety, Public Safety, Communication
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
$36k–$46k/yr
Full-time
professional certificate
26 Days Annual Leave, Option To Purchase Up To 20 Additional Days, Flexible Working Options, Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Posted 42d ago
Apply by Jul 31
~37 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, including work within the Public Law Outline. Conduct assessments and direct work with families within a multidisciplinary team to ensure children remain safe.
Requirements
Must be a qualified social worker, open to both experienced practitioners and newly qualified individuals. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
Full job description
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Preston
This role isnot open to international sponsorship
Children’s Social Worker
Family Safeguarding Team Preston, Lancashire | Up to £46,142 (Dependent on Experience)
Ready for Your Next Step in Social Work?
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or newly qualified, if you’re passionate about making a difference, Lancashire’s Family Safeguarding Service will support you to thrive and develop your career.
If you’re a Newly Qualified Social Worker or Qualified but haven’t yet completed a statutory placement, We can still support you with:
Career guidance into statutory social work
Interview preparation and advice
Insight into future opportunities within Lancashire
Come and Meet the Team – Taster Session
Thinking about joining us? Why not come along and meet the team first!
We’re hosting a taster day where you’ll get the chance to:
Meet the colleagues you’ll be working with
Get a feel for our team culture and environment
Ask questions and see what a typical day looks like
It’s a great opportunity to experience what it’s like to be part of the team before you make your decision.
We’d love to see you there!
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive service where you’ll have the time, structure, and backing to deliver meaningful work with children and families.
Why Join Lancashire?
At Lancashire County Council, we’ve built a progressive and innovative Family Safeguarding model that puts collaboration and relationships at the centre of practice.
You’ll benefit from:
Manageable caseloads so you can focus on quality, not quantity
A stable and supportive management team
A genuinely collaborative, multi-agency approach
The chance to deliver relationship-based, impactful social work
Working in Family Safeguarding
Our Family Safeguarding teams are made up of specialist professionals working alongside social workers, including:
Domestic Abuse Practitioners
Domestic Abuse Officers
Mental Health Practitioners
Child & Family Practitioners
This model allows you to:
Work more effectively with families through joined-up interventions
Focus on sustainable, long-term change
Reduce risk through shared expertise and support
Build stronger, more meaningful relationships with children and parents
We use a strengths-based approach and Motivational Interviewing to empower families and improve outcomes.
About the Role
As a Children’s Social Worker, you will:
Manage a caseload including Child in Need and Child Protection work
Manage cases within the Public Law Outline.
Complete assessments, planning, and direct work with families
Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
Deliver high-quality, reflective practice
Help keep families together safely wherever possible
About You
Our children and young people tell us they want social workers who are:
Kind and compassionate
Reliable and thoughtful
Flexible and understanding
Able to spend time with them and really listen
Committed to helping them feel safe and happy
If this sounds like you, you’ll be a great fit for our teams.
Training & Development
Your growth matters to us. We offer:
A comprehensive induction via our Social Work Academy
Ongoing training in Family Safeguarding and Motivational Interviewing
Regular supervision, reflection, and peer support
Clear opportunities to progress and develop your career
What We Offer
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and supporting your wellbeing:
26 days annual leave, rising to 32 + bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 20 additional days
Flexible working options
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and more
Apply Today
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 Interviews: Weekly
To apply, please submit your CV/Resume.
Lancashire’s ASYE offer provides a comprehensive, structured programme designed to support newly qualified social workers to thrive from day one. Through the Social Work Academy, you will begin with a two‑week mandatory induction, followed by recall days at key milestones across your first year to support both portfolio development and your ongoing professional growth.
Our academy will provide you with bespoke learning opportunities, designed to enhance and build on your existing social work knowledge and equip you with the skills and confidence for successful practice and a long-term career in Lancashire. You’ll benefit from externally commissioned workshops focused on reflective practice, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and resilience, alongside regular drop‑in sessions, peer support networks and access to experienced Practice Development Managers.
Our Academy also features inspiring guest speakers, such as Vicky Shevlin (Social Work Sorted) and Smash Life, who contribute to your professional and personal development, alongside monthly Lunch & Learn sessions where guest speakers share insight into their services. With 10% protected learning time, opportunities to connect with over 30 services at the Social Work Academy Fayre, and 1:1 support where needed, Lancashire is committed to ensuring you feel valued, supported and confident in your practice. Your journey is recognised and celebrated, culminating in a formal ASYE celebration event to acknowledge your achievements and progression.
Additional Information
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Join Lancashire and be part of a service where you’re supported to do your best work and make a lasting difference for children and families.
Family SafeguardingChildren's Social WorkASYEStatutory Social WorkDomestic AbuseMental HealthChild in NeedPublic Law OutlineMotivational InterviewingStrengths-Based ApproachLancashire County CouncilSocial Work Academy
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire.
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Preston, Lancashire
LinkedIn followers
42,235
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire.
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Preston, Lancashire
LinkedIn followers
42,235
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.