14 nonprofit social services jobs found in Lancaster

Social Worker – Duty & Assessment 📍 Lancaster | 💰 £36 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract Looking for a fast-paced frontline role where you can make an immediate impact? We’re recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join a Duty & Assessment Team within Lancashire County Council, based in Lancaster. 💡 Why this role stands out * 💰 £36 per hour – strong rate for assessment work * 📄 Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential * 🚀 Immediate / quick start available * ⚡ Fast-paced front door service * 🤝 Supportive team within a well-structured authority 🧩 The Role You’ll be part of a busy Duty & Assessment Team, working at the front door of services — completing timely assessments and ensuring children receive the right level of support from the outset. This is an ideal role for Social Workers who thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments. 🔍 Key Responsibilities * Complete Child & Family (C&A) Assessments * Undertake safeguarding...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team 📍 Lancashire County Council | 💰 £36 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract Looking to work in a progressive safeguarding model that focuses on keeping families together? We’re recruiting a Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team in Lancashire — offering a more holistic, relationship-based approach to child protection. 💡 Why this role stands out * 💰 £36 per hour – competitive rate * 📄 Ongoing contract with strong extension potential * 🤝 Work within a multi-disciplinary safeguarding model * 🧠 Focus on whole-family support and long-term change * 📈 Opportunity to develop skills in innovative practice frameworks 🧩 The Role You’ll work within a Family Safeguarding model, supporting children and families through structured, relationship-led interventions. This approach brings together professionals to address risk factors such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health, helping families stay safely together...

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Lancaster. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long-term engagement. The service is a 24hr residential, working with substance misuse clients and rough sleepers with the aim to prevent present and future homelessness through use of the residential service. The service uses interventions to aid the residents through their recovery with the use of a weekly timetable tailored to the individual clients, furthermore you will be working with external agencies to support the residents of the service through their journey and recovery. As a mixed case load Recovery Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily, along with individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored...

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Blackpool. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long-term engagement. The works with substance misuse clients and rough sleepers with the aim to prevent present and future homelessness through use of the residential service. The service uses interventions to aid the residents through their recovery with the use of a weekly timetable tailored to the individual clients, furthermore you will be working with external agencies to support the residents of the service through their journey and recovery. As a mixed case load Recovery Worker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily, along with individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored support through recovery plans,...

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Preston. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long-term engagement. The works with substance misuse clients and rough sleepers with the aim to prevent present and future homelessness through use of the residential service. The service uses interventions to aid the residents through their recovery with the use of a weekly timetable tailored to the individual clients, furthermore you will be working with external agencies to support the residents of the service through their journey and recovery. As a mixed case load Recovery Worker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily, along with individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored support through recovery plans,...

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Youth Engagement Outreach Workers join a reputable private charity in Lancashire on a contract basis. Working with young adults aged 18 to 25. You will lead on the delivery of high-quality provision across this distinct and diverse age rage with a focus on access, engagement, and support via a range of 1:1 and group interventions, inclusive of assessment & care planning, working holistically, in turn supporting the likelihood of a safer, healthier & happier life. Roles | Responsibilities - Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key community partners/stakeholders - Facilitating evidence-based outreach activities with young people & young adults, to a high standard of delivery - Engage in team meetings, service development days, and 1:1/group supervision in a meaningful way. - Experience of working within a community service setting - e.g., youth work, drug & alcohol, mental health,...

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services Knowsley Council Location: Knowsley (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home) Pay Rate: Up to £31.12 per hour Contract Type: Full-time Locum Knowsley Council is seeking an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join its Children’s Services team on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority that is dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. About the Role You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The role involves managing a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure positive, sustainable outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Undertake child and family assessments in line with statutory guidance * Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring timely and effective interventions...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Support Worker to work with our client based within a local authority setting. This is a temporary assignment working 37 hours per week, initially for three months, and will involve providing direct support to children and families to improve outcomes and promote positive wellbeing. Overview: We are looking for an experienced Family Support Worker with a strong background in working with vulnerable children, young people and families. The ideal candidate will have experience within local authority, social care or early help services, delivering targeted support and intervention to help reduce risk and improve family stability. Main Duties: * Provide direct support to children and families experiencing a range of social, emotional and practical difficulties * Carry out home visits and community based interventions to assess needs and provide support * Complete assessments and contribute to family support plans and...

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Liverpool. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long-term engagement. The works with substance misuse clients and rough sleepers with the aim to prevent present and future homelessness through use of the residential service. The service uses interventions to aid the residents through their recovery with the use of a weekly timetable tailored to the individual clients, furthermore you will be working with external agencies to support the residents of the service through their journey and recovery. As a mixed case load Recovery Worker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily, along with individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored support through recovery plans,...

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Manchester. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long-term engagement. The service is a 24hr residential, working with substance misuse clients and rough sleepers with the aim to prevent present and future homelessness through use of the residential service. The service uses interventions to aid the residents through their recovery with the use of a weekly timetable tailored to the individual clients, furthermore you will be working with external agencies to support the residents of the service through their journey and recovery. As a mixed case load Recovery Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily, along with individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored...

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Manchester. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long-term engagement. The works with substance misuse clients and rough sleepers with the aim to prevent present and future homelessness through use of the residential service. The service uses interventions to aid the residents through their recovery with the use of a weekly timetable tailored to the individual clients, furthermore you will be working with external agencies to support the residents of the service through their journey and recovery. As a mixed case load Recovery Worker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily, along with individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored support through recovery plans,...

Belmont Recruitment is seeking experienced Recovery Coordinators to join Recovery a respected private charity in Liverpool on a contract basis. The successful candidate will engage, assess, and provide brief interventions to service users with substance misuse needs, collaborating with council staff, Rough Sleeper Initiative, police, and homeless outreach workers. Your role includes actively outreaching to homeless individuals, offering advice, information, advocacy, and support, and using a multidisciplinary approach to build trust and increase service engagement. You'll manage a small caseload, keep service users informed of available services, involve them in developing recovery plans, and facilitate access to clinical, psychosocial, health, housing interventions, and other community services Role Details: * Hourly Rate: £20 * Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday * Contract Duration: Minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of extension Why Choose...

Belmont Recruitment is seeking experienced Recovery Coordinators to join a respected private charity in Manchester on a contract basis. You'll engage, assess, and provide brief interventions to service users with substance misuse needs, collaborating with council staff, Rough Sleeper Initiative and Housing First Dual Diagnosis Practitioners, police, and homeless outreach workers. Your role includes actively outreaching to homeless individuals, offering advice, information, advocacy, and support, and using a multidisciplinary approach to build trust and increase service engagement. You'll manage a small caseload, keep service users informed of available services, involve them in developing recovery plans, and facilitate access to clinical, psychosocial, health, housing interventions, and other community services Role Details: * Hourly Rate: £20 * Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday * Contract Duration: Minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of...

Family Support Worker A local authority is seeking a Family Support Worker to deliver early help and targeted interventions to children, young people (0-19) and families. This is a hands-on role focused on improving outcomes and preventing escalation of need through direct, intensive support. The Role You will work directly with families in their homes and communities, carrying out assessments, delivering structured support plans, and working closely with partner agencies. The role requires a proactive, flexible approach and a strong focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes. This is a temporary, 12 weeks contract with potential extension. Key Responsibilities * Deliver targeted interventions to children, young people and families * Complete holistic assessments and develop support plans * Manage a caseload and act as Lead Professional where required * Provide intensive family support through home and community visits * Work with multi-agency partners including schools,...