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Yate, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom South Gloucestershire Council Full time
Job Title: Adoption Social Worker

Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. We provide a range of adoption services, including recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters, family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption, post-adoption support services, and services to birth families and adopted adults.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Recruiting, preparing, and assessing prospective adopters.
  • Linking and matching approved adopters with children.
  • Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children and up until the point an Adoption Order is granted.
  • Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.
  • Assessing and supporting Early Permanence carers.
  • Providing duty support across the region.
  • Assessing non-agency adopters (previously stepparent approvals).
Requirements:
  • A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England.
  • Experience of working as a Social Worker or having had a student social work placement with children and families.
  • An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives.
  • The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions.
  • The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases.
  • The ability to use your own initiative and work independently.
  • Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines.
Working Arrangements:

This is a limited term contract (6-12 months). The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed. Confidentiality is expected at all times in relation to work.

This role is not a South Gloucestershire Council vacancy. Please contact Adoption West for further information.