Lancashire County Council
Social Worker
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Social Worker (Grade 8/9) – Recruitment & Assessment Team
Salary: £36,363 - £46,143 per annum Hours: 37 per week Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: Lancashire & Blackpool
About the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA)
The Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) provides adoption services for Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council, and Blackburn with Darwen Council. Our services include:
- Recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
- Adoption support services
- Family finding strategies
We aim to secure the best possible outcomes for children requiring adoptive homes.
About The Role
As a Recruitment & Assessment Social Worker, you’ll work within our Regional Adoption Agency to support prospective adopters through their adoption journey. This dynamic role involves closely collaborating with families and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit and assess prospective adopters to ensure suitability for adoption
- Train and prepare adopters pre- and post-approval (e.g., training sessions, therapy support)
- Support adopters throughout the matching process until child placement
- Provide ongoing adoption support until the Adoption Order is granted
- Contribute to a reflective learning culture, ensuring high-quality social work practice
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The team prioritises continuous professional development, reflecting our commitment to excellence in family support.
About Working in Lancashire’s Children’s Services
Lancashire County Council serves 1.2 million residents and operates as one of the largest local authorities in the UK. Our children’s social care services provide essential, rewarding support—while facing professional challenges that require a nurturing and supportive workplace environment.
What We Offer Our Staff
✔ Social Work Academy – A 1-week induction for all new recruits (extended to 2 weeks for preRegistration State Education (PRSE) hopefuls) followed by recall days and training throughout the first year. This is followed by ongoing professional development.
✔ Advanced Practitioner Support – Connection with a team of advanced practitioners to provide tailored coaching, training, and mentorship.
✔ Evidence-Based Practice – Access to the latest research, research tools and strategies to ensure high-quality care.
✔ Flexible Working – Provision of required personal equipment and the option to work remotely.
✔ Career Progression – Structured career development opportunities including salary progression within Grades 1 to 10, and enhanced personal and professional development, including access to specialisation pathways of relevance to your experience.
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✔ Team Wellbeing – Our positive work culture, managerial focus on team morale, and practitioner forums ensure sustainable, rewarding careers.
Essential Requirements
- Applicants must have a firm offer of allocation of a car for work (please note: If you have a disability, we may still consider your application).
- Registered with the Social Work England as a social worker or be registered to be a social worker.
- Will undergo DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks and registration as this is a designated post under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications.
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