| Salary £36,363 - £40,777 Per annum | Fixed term till August, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata
Grade 8 Social Worker
Recruitment & Assessment Team – Regional Adoption Agency
Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to make a real, lasting difference in children’s lives?
We’re looking for a Grade 8 Social Worker to join our Recruitment & Assessment Team within the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA). This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals and families throughout their adoption journey, helping to create safe, stable, and loving homes for children.
About Us
The Regional Adoption Agency works in partnership with:
- Lancashire County Council
- Blackpool Council
- Blackburn with Darwen Council
Together, we deliver a wide range of adoption services, including:
- Recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
- Adoption support
- Family finding
Our shared goal is simple but powerful — to achieve the very best outcomes for children who need adoptive families.
About the Role
As a Recruitment & Assessment Social Worker, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting prospective adopters every step of the way.
This is a varied and fulfilling role where you will:
- Recruit and assess prospective adopters
- Deliver preparation and training (pre- and post-approval)
- Support families through the matching process
- Provide ongoing support once children are placed, up to the Adoption Order
You’ll build meaningful relationships with families and work closely with partner agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
Why Join Lancashire Children’s Services?
Lancashire is a place we’re incredibly proud of — and the work we do here truly makes a difference.
As one of the largest local authorities in the country, supporting over 1.2 million residents, we offer a strong, supportive environment where practitioners can thrive.
We offer:
- A positive, reflective and supportive culture
- Access to our well-established Social Work Academy, supporting you from day one
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
- Access to the latest research to support high-quality practice
- Flexible working, including the ability to work from home
- Managers who prioritise wellbeing and team culture
- Opportunities to get involved in practitioner forums and initiatives
Whether you’re early in your career or looking for your next step, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed.
Want to Find Out More?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Bertie Goffe (Principal Social Worker)onBertie.Goffe@lancashire.gov.uk
Internal Applicants
If you’re already working for Lancashire County Council, please apply via Oracle Fusion:
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To be appointed as a Social Worker, you must be registered with Social Work England (SWE), or have applied for registration.
You’ll also need access to a car for work purposes and ensure it’s insured for business use. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please let us know — we may still be able to consider your application.
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, so if you’re successful, you’ll need to apply for a DBS disclosure. More information can be found under the Our Recruitment Process tab.
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a fantastic range of employee benefits, which you can explore on the LCC Vacancies website.
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy early
