Social Worker | Adoption - Recruitment & Assessment Team

Social Worker | Adoption - Recruitment & Assessment Team | Lancashire & Blackpool

Salary: £36,363 - £40,778 per annum

Contract: Fixed‑Term until May 2026, Full Time 37 hours per week

Location: Preston, with travel across Lancashire & Blackpool

International Sponsorship: Not open to international sponsorship.

We are looking for a Grade 8 Social Worker to join the Recruitment & Assessment Team within Adoption. You will be involved in the recruitment, assessment and support of prospective adopters until an Adoption Order is granted. Your key duties will include:

• Provide information to prospective adopters through events.
• Complete assessments.
• Deliver training, both pre‑approval and post‑approval, ensuring adopters are prepared.
• Participate in the matching process and support adopters once children are placed.
• Offer continued support to families post‑placement.

Qualifications and attributes needed:

• Qualified social worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience supporting children and families in complex situations.
• Strong assessment, report‑writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child development and relevant legislation.
• Ability to manage caseloads, work in partnership and value diversity.
• IT literate and committed to continuous professional development.
• Approachable, trustworthy and dedicated to improving outcomes for children.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for business use.

Benefits are available and listed on the LCC Vacancies website.

Please submit your application, attaching:

• CV
• Supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the role criteria.

Click the “Apply Now” button on the vacancy page. Deadline: 29th December 2025.

Interviews will take place on 7th and 8th January 2026. The vacancy may close early if we receive sufficient applications.

Team Manager:
Louise Attewell
Email:
Louise.

Attewell@adopti

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013). Successful candidates must apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) or be in the process of registration; non‑social worker qualifications are not accepted for this post.

Car provision is required for duties; business usage insurance is mandatory. Applicants who cannot drive due to disability may still be considered.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Other (Government Administration)