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Salary £39,513 to £44,771 Per Annum | Fixed term until 01/06/2026, Full time| 37 hours per week

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Are you a Social Worker with at least 3 years post qualifying experience and want to be a Senior Practitioner in the Fostering Service?

We have a fantastic full-time fixed term role available in Lancashire County Council's Fostering Service that might be perfect for you:

1. Senior Practitioner (Grade 9) - Fixed Term 01/09/2025 to 01/06/2026 (9 months) Position - Full Time (Mainstream Assessment Team)

As a Senior Practitioner in mainstream assessment, you will conduct assessment visits; complete full fostering assessments; and facilitate face to face fostering training to families and children, information evenings, and community marketing events.

Our mainstream assessment team is dedicated to recruiting and assessing mainstream families who wish to foster children in our care. We also oversee the assessment and supervision of private fostering families in Lancashire. While our base is County Hall, Preston, most of our work is done remotely. Successful candidates must be able to travel throughout Lancashire, so a driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Due to the geographical scope of the role, a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential requirements

Please read the attached job description and Senior Practitioner role in our Fostering Service for more details about the roles.

Interested? Please complete your application online by Friday 31st July 2025 at 5pm. Please include a personal statementas applications were a personal statement has not been provided may not be shortlisted for interview.

Important Notes:

• Senior practitioners are required to have at least 3 years post qualifying experience.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 11th August 2025 between 10am and 3pm at County Hall in Preston.

For more information, feel free to contact Gareth Winstanley (Team Manager) on 01772 534627

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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