Adoption Social Worker - Flexible Hours & Impact

Blackpool Skip Hire Ltd.; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Relocation support

Staff benefits

EAP

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join the adoption and permanency team in Blackpool. This permanent post offers a pro rata salary within the NJC H1/H2 band, with a 29.6 hour week across four days and a supportive, expert team.

You will assess, prepare CPRs, support for families, and contribute to reducing caseloads in a small team. The role includes flexible working patterns, relocation support up to £8,000, generous annual leave and access to staff benefits and an

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with a strong commitment to adoption and permanency planning.
• Experience in adoption work: assessment, CPR writing, matching, and support for families.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessments and planning for adoption cases.
• CPR writing and matching to suitable families.
• Provide support to children, families and adopters.

Skills

Adoption experience

CPR writing

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

Blackpool Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join the adoption and permanency team in Blackpool. This permanent post offers a pro rata salary within the NJC H1/H2 band, with a 29.6 hour week across four days and a supportive, expert team.

You will assess, prepare CPRs, support for families, and contribute to reducing caseloads in a small team. The role includes flexible working patterns, relocation support up to £8,000, generous annual leave and access to staff benefits and an