Experienced Social Worker in Preston

Description

| Salary £36,363 – £46,142 per annum | Fixed Term until November 2026| Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding – Children\’s Social Care | Preston |

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Experienced Children\’s Social Worker

Family Safeguarding Team

Locations: Preston

Salary: Grade 8/9, up to £46,142 (dependent on experience)

We\’re pleased to announce a new opportunity, to join our established Family Safeguarding Team, based in Preston. Our teams consist of domestic abuse officers, domestic abuse practitioners, child and family practitioners and mental health practitioners.

If you are an experienced social worker, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and would like to work as part of multi-agency team delivering intervention to children and their families then we would like to hear from you

The role will be a Fixed Term contract, initially until November 2026, subject to further funding.

About Us:
Lancashire County Council Children\’s Services is a progressive and innovative workplace that embraces strengths-based approaches and the Family Safeguarding model of practice. This is an exciting time to join us as we undergo positive changes and develop our service.

As one of the largest local authorities, we provide numerous opportunities for career progression and professional development. Our supportive management team is dedicated to ensuring you thrive in your role as a Social Worker.

Working in the Family Safeguarding Team:

Family Safeguarding is a way of working to help keep families together and achieve better outcomes for children and their parents by engaging them in a more collaborative way. Our Family Safeguarding teams are multi-disciplinary with adult specialists and will hold our core Child in Need and Child Protection work taking a Motivational Interviewing approach.

Our Commitment:
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and manageable caseloads. With national funding, we are enhancing our service by reducing caseloads, providing excellent training, and expanding our service offerings to positively impact Lancashire\’s children and families.

Training and Development:
New recruits will attend our established Social Work Academy, which includes an extensive induction programme, regular recall days, and training for ASYE social workers. Our Practice Development Managers lead this Academy, ensuring high standards of practice.

Why Join Us?

• Benefits: There\’s fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you\’ll love; 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/