Experienced social workers children with Work, Jobs in Preston, Eng (with Salaries)

Children and Young Persons Counsellor
Progress Housing Group Ltd —Leyland
- £28,476 - £29,470 a year
- Experience working with children
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Children's Residential Support Worker
Your Chapter —Preston
- Up to £33,703 a year
- Overtime
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Freelance Supervising Social Workers for Assessments
Family Care Group —Chorley
- Part-time
- No experience needed
Social Worker Practitioner – Fostering
Caritas Care —Preston
- £35,908 - £40,494 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Bank Support Worker
ACS Employment —Preston
- £13.50 - £15.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Medication administration
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Mental Health Practitioner
Compass-uk.org —Leyland
- £32,921 - £40,347 a year
- Overtime
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker
Cherish Children's Care —Preston
- £14.05 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Residential Child Care Worker | Chorley
Lancashire County Council —Chorley
- £28,142 - £32,061 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Employee discount
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Experienced Social Workers - Children with Disabilities
St. Helens Council —St Helens
- £45,177 - £48,253 a year
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
Social Worker – Emotional Health & Well-being (Children Looked After & Care Leavers)
Bury Council —Bury
- £41,771 - £44,075 a year
- Experience working with children
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Family Worker
The Marsh Community Centre Charitable Company —Lancaster
- £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
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Family Support Worker
Bury Council —Bury
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Sessional Residential Care Worker - Children's Home - Lancashire
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd —Burnley
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
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Residential Child Care Worker | East Lancashire
Lancashire County Council —Burnley
- £28,142 - £32,061 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Employee discount
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Supervising Social Worker - Fostering
Family Care Group —Chorley
- £34,200 - £42,200 a year
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Employee assistance programme
Key Worker - 1:1 Pupil Support
Rethink Education —Skelmersdale
- £18,500 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
Quick apply
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Registered Children's Care Manager
Your Care North West Ltd —Preston
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Lead Youth Worker
The Marsh Community Centre Charitable Company —Lancaster
- £14.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Data entry
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Social Worker | Adoption Team | Fixed Term | Full Time
Lancashire County Council —Preston
- £36,363 - £40,777 a year
- Full-time
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Registered Manager- Residential Family Centre
Family Beginnings —Chorley
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
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Children and Young Persons Counsellor

Progress Housing Group Ltd -
Leyland

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Job details

Permanent
£28,476 - £29,470 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Clinical record keeping
Client engagement
Coaching
Case management software
Case note recording
Experience working with children
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Safeguarding procedures
Experience working with children and young people
Experience of working with children and young people
Child safeguarding
Education health and care plans

Full job description

We’re Hiring: Children and Young People’s Counsellor

Organisation: Key Unlocking Futures
Salary: £28,476 - £29,470 per annum
Location: Agile working with travel across West Lancashire
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

Help children and young people build brighter futures

At Key Unlocking Futures, part of Progress Housing Group, we help people across Lancashire build better lives. For over 30 years, we’ve supported children, young people and families through difficult times with compassionate, practical services that make a real difference. Key now supports more than 10,000 people across Lancashire each year.

We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Children and Young People’s Counsellor to deliver short-term therapeutic support for children and young people, helping to strengthen emotional wellbeing, develop resilience and promote positive mental health.

About the Children and Young People’s Counsellor role

You’ll work directly with children and young people facing emotional health, mental health and wellbeing challenges. Managing your own caseload, you’ll provide therapeutic interventions, develop trusted relationships and work closely with families, referral partners and other professionals to deliver joined-up counselling and wellbeing support.

You’ll be responsible for:

Managing a caseload of children and young people
Assessing needs and providing short-term therapeutic interventions
Promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience
Working collaboratively with partner agencies
Using Outcomes Stars and contributing to Early Help processes where needed
Keeping accurate case records and maintaining confidentiality
Following safeguarding procedures at all times

What we’re looking for

Degree/diploma in Counselling Studies or equivalent in CBT, Psychotherapy, Play Therapy or similar, or an experienced CYP worker/coach in emotional health and wellbeing.
Experience supporting children and young people with diverse and complex needs
Experience managing a varied caseload
Strong knowledge of child development, BACP codes of practice and issues affecting young people today
Ability to build strong, client-focused relationships
Strong organisation skills and ability to work independently
Access to a car for work travel

Desirable:

Working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent
Experience in a multi-agency setting
Knowledge of safeguarding, EHA and TAF procedure
Experience using an electronic case management system

Why join us?

This is your chance to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your work will have a direct impact on the lives of children and young people.

We’re proud that this impact has been recognised beyond our organisation. Key Unlocking Futures has been named the 2026 Spring North Charity of the Year and Impact Award winner, and we’re also delighted to have been shortlisted as BIBA finalists. It’s recognition that reflects the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and the difference we continue to make for people and communities across Lancashire.

What you’ll get in return:

Competitive salary of £28,476 - £29,470
Job security with a Permanent position that promotes work life balance

A role within an established organisation with almost 30 years of helping individuals and families building a brighter future for themselves.

A rewarding role with real purpose
Supportive team environment
Training and development opportunities
The chance to be part of a trusted organisation changing lives across Lancashire

How to apply

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people and want to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Closing Date: Midnight Monday 31st August 2026

Interview Dates: 7th 9th and 10th of September 2026

Inclusion matters here

Key Unlocking Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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