Social Worker – Adoption Recruitment and Assessment – #5295279

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Adoption Recruitment and Assessment team based at County Hall, Preston (PR1 8RE), with a predominantly home-working arrangement.

This is a hybrid role covering the whole of Lancashire, Blackpool, and Blackburn & Darwen. The successful candidate will work from home the majority of the week, attending County Hall on Wednesdays as their base day. The breadth of geographic coverage makes this a varied and rewarding position with real reach across the county.

Key responsibilities include the recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters and foster carers, conducting Form F and related assessments, and contributing to the team’s work in matching children with suitable families. Experience in fostering and/or adoption recruitment is essential to this role.

All applicants must hold at least three years’ experience in a permanent post within a local authority and must not have held a permanent or fixed-term LA position within the last 12 weeks prior to commencing this assignment.

This is a locum position paying £36.00 per hour, available from 5 May 2026 via the Comensura framework. Interviews are scheduled for 27 April.

If you are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with a strong background in adoption or fostering assessment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now to be considered.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.