Social Worker | Adoption Team
Job Description
Children's Social Worker - Adoption Team
Salary: £37,563 - £47,665 per annum (dependent on experience)
Permanent | Full Time | 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Lancashire (Countywide)
International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Join Our Specialist Adoption Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Adoption Team on a permanent full-time basis.
This is a specialist service focused on achieving permanence for children through adoption. Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you will play a vital role in helping children secure safe, stable and loving adoptive families, enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their lives.
About Us
Lancashire County Council Children's Services is a progressive and innovative service that embraces strengths-based practice and the Family Safeguarding model.
We are committed to providing the right support, manageable caseloads and excellent professional development opportunities, enabling our Social Workers to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families. With strong management support and a culture of continuous learning, Lancashire is a place where Social Workers can develop and thrive throughout their careers.
About the Role
As a Social Worker within our specialist Adoption Team, you will work with children who have a plan for adoption, ensuring they receive the support and permanence they need to flourish.
You will undertake a range of adoption-specific responsibilities, including:
- Completing adoption assessments and reports.
- Supporting family-finding and matching processes.
- Undertaking direct work with children to help them understand their care journey.
- Completing life story work and supporting identity development.
- Supporting introductions and transitions into adoptive families.
- Working closely with adopters, foster carers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
- Contributing to court proceedings and permanence planning meetings where required.
Our children are at the centre of everything we do. You will work creatively and compassionately to ensure their voices are heard and their needs remain the focus of all decision-making.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker who is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children.
You will have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Experience of working with children and families.
- Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- The ability to work effectively with multi-agency partners.
- A passion for permanency planning and improving outcomes for children.
Experience within adoption, fostering, permanence or Children in Our Care services would be advantageous, although applications from suitably experienced children's social workers are welcomed.
Why Join Us?
Our Commitment
We understand the importance of providing Social Workers with the support they need to succeed. We continue to invest in our workforce through service development, training opportunities, manageable caseloads and enhanced support structures.
Training and Development
All new recruits benefit from support through our Social Work Academy, comprehensive induction programme, ongoing training opportunities and access to experienced Advanced Practitioners who help develop excellent social work practice across the service.
Application Process
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV/Resume
- A Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Talent Team at Talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
Closing Date
22 November 2026
Interviews: TBC
Join us and help children find the security, stability and sense of belonging that a permanent adoptive family can provide.
Salary range
- £37,563 - £47,665 per year