Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$46k/yr
| Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Visa Sponsorship - this role is not able to offer visa sponsorship Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service Are you an experienced…
Skills: Social work, Child protection, Motivational interviewing, Strengths-based practice, Court work
St. George's, Bermuda · On-site
$36k–$46k/yr
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Burnley, Pendle and Hyndburn and Ribble Valley This role is not open to international sponsorship Children’s Social W…
Skills: Social work, Child protection, Safeguarding, Motivational interviewing, Case management
Burnley, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$46k/yr
| 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: Social work, Duty and assessment, Family safeguarding, Strengths-based approach, Multi-agency collaboration
Borough of Wyre, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$46k/yr
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Fylde & Wyre | Children’s Social Worker Family Safeguarding Team Fylde & Wyre, Lancashire | Up to £46,142 (Dependent …
Skills: Social work, Child protection, Motivational interviewing, Case management, Assessment
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$46k/yr
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Chorley This role is not open to international sponsorship Children’s Social Worker Family Safeguarding Team Chorley …
Skills: Social work, Child protection, Case management, Motivational interviewing, Assessment
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$32k/yr
| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum | Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week | North Lancashire | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Nights Residential Child Care Worker Residential Ser…
Skills: Child care, Emotional support, Crisis management, Communication, Teamwork
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$32k/yr
| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum | Full Time, 37 Hours Per week | Central Lancashire | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Nights Residential Child Care Worker Residential S…
Skills: Child care, Residential support, Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Communication
Lancaster, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$36k/yr
| Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum* | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | North Lancashire | *Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa spon…
Skills: Residential childcare, Team leadership, Safeguarding, Care planning, Mentoring
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$32k/yr
| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum (Pro Rata if Part Time) | Full Time (37 Hours Per Week) & Part Time Positions available | East Lancashire | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsors…
Skills: Child care, Residential support, Crisis intervention, Emotional support, Teamwork
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$36k/yr
| Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum| Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Skelmersdale | *Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa sponsorshi…
Skills: Team leadership, Safeguarding, Care planning, Emotional wellbeing support, Staff supervision
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$36k/yr
| Salary £32,061 - £36,363* Per Annum| Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Central Lancashire *Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa spons…
Skills: Residential child care, Team leadership, Safeguarding, Care planning, Mentoring
Lancaster, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$36k/yr
| Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum* | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | East Lancashire | *Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa spons…
Skills: Residential childcare, Team leadership, Safeguarding, Care planning, Mentoring
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$36k/yr
| Salary £32,061 - £36,363* Per Annum| Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Chorley | *Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa sponsorship Se…
Skills: Trauma-informed care, Mental health awareness, Safeguarding, Risk management, Crisis management
Barnoldswick, England, United Kingdom · On-site
| Salary £25,949, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 18 hours per week (evening) | Barnoldswick | Pro Rata This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Speci…
Skills: Caregiving, Dementia support, Compassion, Communication, Patient care
Barnoldswick, England, United Kingdom · On-site
| Salary £25,949, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 12 hours per week (evening) | Barnoldswick | Pro Rata This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Speci…
Skills: Caregiving, Dementia care, Compassion, Communication, Teamwork
Morecambe, England, United Kingdom · On-site
| Salary £25,949, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 18 hours per week | Morecambe | Pro Rata This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship. Rota details: 15.30 - 22.00 Week One: Monday, Tuesday and Saturda…
Skills: Caregiving, Dementia support, Compassion, Communication, Teamwork
Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$26k/yr
| Salary £25,949 - £25,989 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 23.33 hours per week | Clitheroe | Pro Rata International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship. Lancashire County Council offers a …
Skills: Caregiving, Team leadership, Coaching, Motivating, Dementia care
Preston, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$78k–$85k/yr
Salary £77,833 to £85,119 per annum | Permanent | Full Time 37 hours per week This is your chance to lead and shape critical business support and risk management functions across the Adults, Health and Wellbeing Director…
Skills: Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Governance, Digital Transformation, Adult Social Care
Morecambe, England, United Kingdom · On-site
| Salary £25,949, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 21 hours per week | Woodhill House Residential Care Home | Morecambe | Pro Rata This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship. Rota details: Two-week rot…
Skills: Caregiving, Dementia support, Compassion, Communication, Teamwork
Leyland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Salary £25,949 per annum | 25.25 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Broadfield | Leyland, Lancashire This role is not open to applicants requiring visa sponsorship. This is a permanent position for 25.25 hours per w…
Skills: Personal care, Medication administration, Problem solving, Communication, Equipment handling
Preston, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to support families in creating positive, sustainable change through the Family Safeguarding Programme. The role involves managing child in need and child protection cases while utilizing strengths-based approaches and motivational interviewing.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in statutory children's social care and be registered with Social Work England. You must also possess a valid driver's license and be insured for business use to fulfill the duties of the post.
| Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week |
Visa Sponsorship - this role is not able to offer visa sponsorship
Are you an experienced and value‑driven social worker looking to make a real and lasting difference for children and families? We are recruiting for our Child in Need, Child Protection and Court Teams and are seeking experienced, passionate Senior Social Workers to join us.
Lancashire is a Family Safeguarding Authority, and our practice model is rooted in motivational interviewing along with other strengths‑based approaches. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, you will help families create positive, sustainable change through our Family Safeguarding Programme. This is an opportunity to work creatively, collaboratively and with the right professional autonomy to truly influence outcomes.
We welcome applications from social workers who:
Experience within a Family Safeguarding model is desirable, but not essential—we offer training and development to support you to thrive in this approach.
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.
Join us and be part of a service that is proud of its values and committed to achieving positive change for children and families across Lancashire.
To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' and ensure you attach your CV and supporting statement, as the interview panel may not be able to shortlist you without this evidence.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact our talent team - [email protected].
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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 must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire.
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.
Offices: Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire PR1 8RL, GB
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire.
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.
Offices: Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire PR1 8RL, GB
