Social Worker - Adoption Team | Lancashire County Council | £36 per hour (Umbrella) Location: County Hall, Preston (covering Lancashire, Blackpool, and out-of-county areas) Contract: Full-time | Hybrid working | Pay Rate: £36 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool Service within the Recruitment and Assessment Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated regional adoption service delivering high-quality support to prospective adopters and children across the North West. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, preparation, and support of adoptive applicants, ensuring compliance with national adoption standards, legislation, and best practice guidance. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective adopters, producing high-quality Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs) for presentation at Adoption Panel. Support and guide adoptive families through the matching, placement, and adoption order Deliver training and preparation workshops for adoptive applicants and contribute to ongoing development sessions. Liaise with professionals in statutory and voluntary agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families. Maintain detailed case records and ensure full compliance with Adoption Agency Regulations and National Minimum Standards. Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and service development Undertake administrative and monitoring duties to support effective service delivery. Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Minimum of three years' experience working in a permanent statutory Local Authority setting. Experience completing PAR assessments or similar complex family assessments. Strong understanding of adoption legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and care planning. Ability to travel across Lancashire, Blackpool, and occasionally out-of-county as required. The worker must not have held a permanent or fixed-term role within the last 12 weeks. Why Join Lancashire County Council? Work within an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team. Be part of an innovative regional adoption service recognised for quality and consistency. Benefit from hybrid working with flexibility across county locations. Continuous professional development and training opportunities. Competitive £36 per hour (umbrella) pay rate. About the Service Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool (ALB) brings together adoption services from Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council, offering a comprehensive regional approach to adoption recruitment, assessment, and support. The team ensures every child is matched with the right family and that adopters receive guidance at every step. How to Apply If you're an experienced social worker passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and families, apply today to join a service that makes a lasting difference. Keywords for SEO: Social Worker, Adoption Social Worker, Children's Social Care, Adoption Team, Family Assessment, PAR Reports, Local Authority, Lancashire County Council, Blackpool, Preston, Fostering and Adoption, Social Work Jobs North West, Qualified Social Worker, Hybrid Social Work Jobs, Recruitment and Assessment Team. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free