Regional Adoption Manager

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol City Council Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead our Recruitment and Assessment team. As a Regional Adoption Agency, we provide a range of adoption services including recruitment, assessment, early support, family finding, post-adoption support, and services to birth families and adopted adults.

The successful candidate will have a Social Work qualification, current registration with Social Work England, and at least two years' experience in adoption within the past five years. They will also have experience supervising and managing professional staff, in-depth knowledge of childcare law and practice, and competent IT skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a regional team responsible for recruitment, training, assessment, and early support of prospective adopters
  • Monitor and develop service delivery and practice
  • Report on and measure performance against national standards

Requirements:

  • Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
  • At least two years' experience relevant to adoption within the past five years
  • At least one year's experience supervising and managing professional staff
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice
  • The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
  • Competent IT skills
  • To be able to drive and have access to a vehicle in order to travel around the region when required

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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