Family Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join our Recruitment and Assessment teams within Adoption Partnership South East. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Regional Adoption Agency which provides adoption services on behalf of Kent County Council.

Job Summary

This role requires a qualified Social Worker with experience in adoption work, excellent assessment and report writing skills, and the ability to support adopters and children as they settle into their new family. The successful candidate will also provide support to early permanence carers, remaining child-centred and working well with birth parents and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support adopters and children as they settle into their new family
  • Provide reports and assessments for the adoption process
  • Work closely with early permanence carers and birth parents
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
  • Experience in adoption work and supporting families
  • Excellent assessment and report writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working Arrangements

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.

Salary

The salary for this role is £43,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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