Social Worker – Child & Youth Justice Service

Lake Champlain Chamber

Social Worker supporting Lancashire children and young people involved in or at risk of offending. Delivering assessments, interventions, safeguarding and restorative practice.

Posted 8/18/2026contractPreston • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £36,363 - £40,777 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strengths-based and restorative practice while effectively managing a varied caseload of children and young people aged 10–18. Committed to collaboration with partner agencies to enhance safety and promote positive outcomes for families and communities.

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Experience Working With ChildrenHigh-Quality AssessmentsEffective InterventionsPartnership Working SkillsDynamic Environment Management

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Hard Skills

High-Quality AssessmentsEffective InterventionsStrengths-Based PracticeRestorative PracticeCaseload Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationPassion For Improving Outcomes

Industry Keywords

SafeguardingReducing RiskAnti-Social BehaviourPositive ChangeChildren And Young People

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support children and their families/carers through effective assessments, interventions and relationship-based practice
Work directly with young people to help them overcome barriers, make positive choices and achieve meaningful outcomes
Apply strengths-based and restorative practice
Work collaboratively with partner agencies
Contribute to safeguarding, reducing risk and promoting long-term positive change
Manage a varied caseload in a dynamic environment
Support children and young people aged 10–18 involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, offending or anti-social behaviour
Provide support to children, families, victims and communities to enhance safety, reduce offending and create opportunities for positive futures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with children, young people and families
Ability to complete high-quality assessments
Ability to deliver effective interventions
Commitment to strengths-based and restorative practice
Excellent partnership working skills with colleagues and external agencies
Ability to manage a varied caseload
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
International sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay Award Pending
Supportive service and experienced professional colleagues