Adoption Social Worker Position

1 week ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Ackerman Pierce Ltd Full time
Job Description

A challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a skilled social worker to join our Adoption team at Ackerman Pierce Ltd.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced social worker to contribute to our Adoption service, working with children, young people, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct thorough and timely assessments of prospective adoptive applicants, ensuring all information and reports are accurately recorded and completed in line with Directorate and legislative policies.
  2. Engage directly with parents, carers, and children, using appropriate methods to inform the assessment and planning process, ensuring their views are heard and responded to supportively.
  3. Represent our children, adopters, and adoption service professionally at adoption panels and court hearings, collaborating effectively with applicants, adopters, colleagues, and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.
  4. Have a deep understanding of the lifelong impact of children's early life experiences and their long-term needs, as well as knowledge of the legal framework relating to adoption and experience in therapeutic parenting and attachment theory.
  5. Hold a degree in Social Work, a valid Social Work England Registration, and at least two years of post-qualification experience, with a driving licence and car.

About Us:

At Ackerman Pierce Ltd, we value our colleagues and foster a culture of support, kindness, and celebration of achievements. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee interviews for care leavers who meet the essential criteria.

Benefits:

  • Yearly payment for SWE Registration for social care colleagues.
  • Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000.
  • Relocation costs of up to £8,000.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme, including immediate life cover and ill-health protection.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing support for you and your immediate family members.
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, finance, health, and beauty, travel, and dining.
  • Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits.
  • A supportive and inclusive management team that empowers you to make sound professional decisions.
  • Extensive learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
  • Subsidised town centre car parking scheme.

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