Social Worker | Salary £36,363,-£46,143 Per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, Permanent | Recruitment & Assessment team | Lancashire & Blackpool
Recruitment & Assessment Team – Regional Adoption Agency
Adoption Lancashire & Blackpool
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Grade 8/9 Social Worker 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:
Our services include:
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:
You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced team that values reflective practice and high-quality social work.
New recruits to Lancashire Children's Services attend our Social Work Academy. One of the first local authorities to set up a Social Work Academy, our programme is well developed and a fantastic support for your first year in practice. This consists of a 1 week induction programme for all staff, with a second week's induction programme for ASYE's. This is followed by regular recall days and training throughout the first year for ASYE's to support increased knowledge and confidence in practice.
The Academy is run by our team of Advanced Practitioners who provide a range of support, training and development across our service to help practice to be at the highest standards.
Staff have access to the latest research to help embed high quality practice.
As a large local authority we are able to offer a wide range of excellent training and development opportunities as well as many avenues for career progression.
All staff have the equipment they need to work flexibly at home.
Our managers are focused on the wellbeing and positive cultures in their teams.
There are a range of practitioner forums and initiatives to get involved in.
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Internal Applicants
If you are already a Lancashire County Council employee, please apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion:
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.
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
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
