Social Worker | Full Time | Children\'s Social Care - Adoption Support Team | Countywide
Salary: £36,363 – £46,142 per annum | Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Location: Adoption Lancashire Blackpool (ALB), hosted by Lancashire County Council (LCC)
International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker in the Adoption Support Team at Adoption Lancashire Blackpool. Join a team committed to enhancing the lives of adoptive children, their families, and adopted adults. As a Social Worker you will significantly impact the future of adoption and drive innovation within the field.
The post is advertised as grade 8/9, with potential appointment as a senior social worker practitioner based on experience, knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to families affected by adoption across Lancashire and Blackpool, including birth families and adopted adults.
- Deliver training workshops, social events and one‑to‑one support to children and their families.
- Support adopted adults in understanding their early life history.
- Host peer groups, specialist workshops and develop a peer buddying and mentoring offer within the Adoption Communities.
- Promote and co‑deliver therapeutic services with families.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
- Must provide a car for use in the duties of this post and be insured for business use (consideration for those who cannot drive due to disability).
- Experience in child protection or adoption services is desirable.
Interview Details
Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 7th November at County Hall, Preston.
How to Apply
Contact Team Manager Lyndsay Winstanley at Lyndsay.winstanley@adoptionlancashireblackpool.org.uk and ensure your supporting statement is uploaded – the panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). For further information refer to the job description and person specification attached.
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, detailed on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Other | Industries: Government Administration
