Adoption Social Work Specialist

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

Job Summary

Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency responsible for the effective delivery and development of adoption work across the region. The agency aims to improve performance in meeting the needs of children who require permanence through adoption.

Main Responsibilities

  • Providing advice and support to adoptive families
  • Assessing the support needs of adoptive families
  • Working with children and families with complex needs
  • Providing therapeutic support to families

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Adoption West as a Child Welfare Specialist - Adoption. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and support to adoptive families, assessing their support needs, and working with children and families with complex needs.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Professional Social Work qualification
  • Social Work England registered

Desirable

  • Please see attached RD for full list


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