Social Worker - Childrens Services

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join their Fylde Coast team. This role involves working closely with children and families to ensure safety and promote positive outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with experience in safeguarding and child protection, ready to make a difference in children's lives. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive management and regular supervision

Access to learning and development opportunities

Sign-Up Bonus: £150

Referral Bonus of up to £350

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection work.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake social work assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Deliver timely, strengths-based interventions.

Skills

Assessment

Engagement

Decision-Making

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

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 01772 208964

We are alsooffering both temporary and permanent roles and a referral bonus of up to £350for 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: £150for Qualified Social Workers who have never worked with us before after completing 4 weeks in a new post .

“Find Your Own Job” Bonus: £150for referring a job you found to us .