Social Worker | Kinship Assessment Team
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This employer has issued visas recently
£37,563 – £42,123 / year
Salary
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Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2461 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Lancashire County Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Lancashire County Council assigned 25 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2461 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2461 Social workers Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
| Salary £37,563 -£42,123 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata
We have exciting opportunities in the Kinship Assessment Team for a permanent full-time social worker
Our Team is based in County Hall, Preston. The successful candidate will be expected to travel therefore you must drive and have access to a car.
Passionate – We're searching for social workers motivated by their passion to help others as you'll be responsible for undertaking viability assessments of proposed Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians as well as preparing and assessing prospective Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians, including compiling assessment reports to present to the fostering panel and the Court.
Communication – We need social workers who are excellent communicators, with the interpersonal skills needed to collaborate well with others – you'll converse well with the team and have the people skills needed to adapt to each situation and respond in the manner needed – as an experienced social worker you'll be self-aware and use the appropriate language to both children, care givers and professionals whilst being reflective of your approach – this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of others and assist in supporting vulnerable children within our community – this heart warming role really does assist in improving outcomes for children and families, so if you're ready to share your knowledge then we'd really love you to join us!
Reasons to join us…
Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas– we also have a generous local authority pension with shared AVC's available, and a benefits package that will exceed your expectations, long service award Employee Assistance Programme, support groups, cycle to work schemes and 24/7 employee assistance plus much more!
Development: you will get support and development along the journey – there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, apprenticeships, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted plus all the benefits of working with Lancashire County Council. We are also committed to developing the training and skills of our social workers, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements, therefore we support an array of flexible working opportunities to attract diverse talent. We take inclusivity seriously and would like to improve the diversity within our teams to better reflect the people and communities we serve, so we are particularly keen to hear from you if you are a person of colour, from the LGBTQ+ community or have a disability.
How to apply…
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:
Email [email protected] or Tel: 01257 517294
Closing Date: 05/10/2026 Interviews: TBC
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.
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.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lancashire County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Social workers (SOC 2461) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~99k in sample- Offer £37,563–42,123
- Middle half £39,260–49,400
- Median £44,044
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£39,260–49,400), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lancashire County Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Lancashire County Council assigned 25 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2461 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.