Adoption Social Worker - Flexible Hours & Impact

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary banding

Flexible working

Small teams

Good leadership access

Relocation support up to £8,000

Staff benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Career development

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced social worker to join our adoption team in Blackpool. You will contribute to adoption and permanency planning, undertake assessments, CPR writing, matching and provide support to families.

We offer a strong salary within the NJC Grade H1/H2 band (£39,481 - £47,665 pro rata), flexible working, manageable caseloads, clear line management and development opportunities. DBS checked, relocation support, and staff benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in adoption work—assessment, CPR writing, matching and family support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to adoption and permanency planning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for adoption and permanency planning.
• Prepare CPRs, support matching of children with families.
• Provide ongoing support to adoptive families and monitor progress.

Skills

Adoption experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Social Work degree / qualification

Job description

Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced social worker to join our adoption team in Blackpool. You will contribute to adoption and permanency planning, undertake assessments, CPR writing, matching and provide support to families.

We offer a strong salary within the NJC Grade H1/H2 band (£39,481 - £47,665 pro rata), flexible working, manageable caseloads, clear line management and development opportunities. DBS checked, relocation support, and staff benefits are provided.