Social Worker | Recruitment & Assessment Team – Regional Adoption Agency | at Lancashire County Council

Preston, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

40777.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social work, Adoption assessment, Family finding, Adoption support, Reflective practice, Case management, Assessment of prospective adopters, Training delivery, Matching process support, Evidence-based practice

Industry

Government Administration

Description

| Salary £36,363,-£40,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata Recruitment & Assessment Team – Regional Adoption Agency Adoption Lancashire & Blackpool 2 permanent opportunities We have two exciting opportunities for experienced and passionate Grade 8 Social Workers to join our Recruitment & Assessment (R&A) Team within the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) – Adoption Lancashire & Blackpool. About the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) The RAA delivers a range of adoption services on behalf of our partner local authorities: * Lancashire County Council * Blackpool Council * Blackburn with Darwen Council Our services include: * Recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters * Adoption support * Family finding We are committed to securing the very best outcomes for children requiring adoptive families. About the Role As a Recruitment & Assessment Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work closely with families and partner agencies. Your responsibilities will include: * Recruiting and assessing prospective adopters * Preparing and training adopters (pre- and post-approval) * Supporting adopters throughout the matching process * Providing ongoing support once children are placed and until the Adoption Order is granted You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced team that values reflective practice and high-quality social work. Informal Discussions If you would like to find out more or have an informal conversation about the role, please contact one of our Team Managers: * Janine Armitage – janine.armitage@adoptionlancashireblackpool.org.uk * Louise Attewell – louise.attewell@adoptionlancashireblackpool.org.uk * Suzannah Walker – suzannah.walker@adoptionlancashireblackpool.gov.uk Why Work for Lancashire Children’s Services? Lancashire is a place we’re incredibly proud of – and so is the role Lancashire County Council plays within it. As the fourth largest local authority in the country and the largest in the North, we serve 1.2 million residents and deliver a wide range of innovative services that truly make a difference. We recognise that social work is both challenging and deeply rewarding. That’s why we place strong emphasis on: * A positive, supportive team culture * Strong managerial support * Reflective and safe learning environments * Practitioner wellbeing Social Work Academy & Professional Development All new recruits benefit from our established Social Work Academy, one of the first of its kind. The Academy offers: * A one-week corporate induction for all new staff * A two-week induction programme for ASYE social workers * Regular recall days and ongoing training throughout the first year * Support from Advanced Practitioners focused on developing high-quality practice You’ll also benefit from: * Access to the latest research to inform evidence-based practice * A wide range of training and career development opportunities * Clear routes for progression within a large local authority Additional Benefits * Flexible working with the equipment needed to work from home * Managers who prioritise wellbeing and positive team cultures * Practitioner forums and opportunities to shape service development Want to Know More? For broader questions or to discuss opportunities within Lancashire Children’s Services, please contact our Principal Social Worker: Bertie Goffe – Bertie.Goffe@lancashire.gov.uk Internal Applicants If you are already a Lancashire County Council employee, please apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion: 1. Log into Oracle Fusion 2. Go to Me → Current Jobs The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications Job Description and Person Specification [https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/media/970487/r_and_-a-social-worker-lancashire-blackpool-jd-final-v2-1.docx]

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Responsibilities

The social worker will be responsible for recruiting, assessing, and training prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. They will also provide ongoing support to families during the matching process and until the Adoption Order is granted.