| Salary £36,363 - £40,778 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Lancashire & Blackpool |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Social Worker | Adoption, Lancashire & Blackpool - Recruitment & Assessment
We have an exciting opportunity for a Grade 8 Social Worker, to join the Recruitment & Assessment Team within Adoption, Lancashire & Blackpool, on a permanent, full time basis.
On 01 April 2020, Blackpool Council and Lancashire County Council formed a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA): Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool. Lancashire County Council are the host authority for the RAA, which provides a comprehensive service to families across the region. The RAA delivers the following services on behalf of the partner Local Authorities: Recruitment & Assessment of adopters; Adoption Support & Family Finding.
As a Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker, you will be involved in the recruitment, assessment and support of prospective adopters, until an Adoption Order is granted.
Key Duties
1. Provide Information to prospective adopters, through events.
2. Complete assessments.
3. Deliver training, both pre-approval and post-approval, to adopters ensuring that they are prepared.
4. Participate in the matching process and supporting adopters once children are moved into their care.
5. Provide continued support to families, post-placement.
If you would like to be part of a progressive and nurturing service, we encourage you to apply.