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Date Added: Wed 14/05/2025

Social Worker - Childrens Services

Preston, UK
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Company: SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS - SOCIAL WORK

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £36.00 per hour

?? Job Title: Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (Fylde Coast)?? Location: Fleetwood / Fylde and Wyre, Lancashire?? Job Type: Full-Time?? Pay Rate: £36.00 LTD per hour or £28.63 PAYE?? Team Reference: E-322 Family Safeguarding Fylde Coast?? About the Role Lancashire County Council is seeking a committed and experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join our Fylde Coast team, based in Fleetwood and covering the Fylde and Wyre area.You will play a crucial role in achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, ensuring they are safe, protected from harm, and supported through early intervention and relationship-based social work.This is a rewarding and fast-paced position ideal for a passionate professional ready to make a real difference in children’s lives.?? Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake social work assessments and direct work with children and families.
  • Deliver timely, strengths-based interventions that promote stability and safety.
  • Work within the Family Safeguarding model alongside multi-agency partners to coordinate and deliver targeted support.
  • Support children and families through a collaborative approach to risk reduction and long-term change.
  • Maintain clear, analytical, and well-documented case records in line with statutory requirements.
? What We're Looking For Essential:
  • Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England.
  • Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection work.
  • Sound understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989/2004).
  • Excellent assessment, engagement, and decision-making skills.
  • Commitment to promoting positive outcomes through integrated working.
Desirable:
  • Experience working within the Family Safeguarding model.
  • Strong multi-agency working and confident in managing complex cases.
�? What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £36.00
  • Supportive management and regular supervision
  • Opportunity to work within an established and innovative safeguarding framework
  • Access to learning and development opportunities through Lancashire’s Social Work Academy
How to Apply:Please email me your updated CV or Call Delanie on We are also offering both temporary and permanent roles �? and a referral bonus of up to £350 for each successful Qualified Social Worker (QSW) referral. The best part is there’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make! �?Additional incentives include:Sign-Up Bonus: £150 for Qualified Social Workers who have never worked with us before after completing 4 weeks in a new post ??.“Find Your Own Job” Bonus: £150 for referring a job you found to us ??.
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