| 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:
Together, we deliver a wide range of adoption services, including:
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:
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:
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
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.
