Qualified Social Worker

1 week ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Semester Full time
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
Degree in Social Work
– To assist the Department in providing a high quality adoption service for Looked After Children. This job description refers to a social worker post in the adoption support team. assessing the needs of adopted children and their families, undertaking direct work with adopted children and families to improve attachments, strengthen bonds and support carers with a therapeutic model of parenting, working across the Adoption Service as needed.

To assist with duty enquiries including responding to enquiries from prospective adopters, approved adopters and birth family members in line with departmental policy and guidance.

To work in partnership with children's Social Workers, Adoption Service Family Finders and Assessment and Recruitment Social Workers to achieve the best outcomes for children.

To complete high quality assessments in line with Signs of Success/wellbeing and deliver packages of support to improve the outcomes for children.

To offer guidance and support to approved adopters in accordance with Adoption Standards, Regulations and Guidance and departmental policy and procedures.

To offer advice and guidance to field workers regarding adoption specific issues and to share knowledge about services and resources.

Attending and contributing to case planning meetings, reviews and child protection case conferences and providing written reports as appropriate and when required.

To raise the profile of the adoption support team in Sheffield via groups, events and within the consortium.
These include support groups for adopters and their children. Taking part, with appropriate in training, in direct group work with children and attending fun days and Xmas parties.
Participation in training and events for adoptive parents.

To work as an effective team member to maximise the safe care of Sheffield children in adoptive placements that are able to meet the identified needs of the child.

To promote the rights of children.
To value adopters and affirm their contribution to the care of children.
To work flexible hours according to the needs of the service.
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
Competitive Rates of pay
In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

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