Adoption Social Worker

1 day ago


Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnardos Full time
Job Title: Adoption Social Worker

Barnardo's is seeking a qualified and registered Social Worker to join its expanding Service covering work predominantly in the South West. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for recruiting, assessing, and approving adoptive families to meet the needs of waiting children.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Recruit and assess adoptive families to meet the needs of waiting children
  • Match the needs of children with the skills of appropriate adopters
  • Provide excellent training, guidance, and support to adopters, including managing staying in touch arrangements with birth families
  • Work directly with adoptive families to promote a trauma-informed approach and help build and maintain family relationships
  • Contribute to Barnardo's commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Requirements:
  • Qualified and registered Social Worker
  • Full current driving license and use of a car with business use insurance
  • Ability to participate in an out-of-hours helpline rota
  • Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, with occasional overnight stays
Benefits:
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years' service
  • HolidayPlus scheme to buy up to 5 additional days' leave
  • Family-friendly leave options, including company maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
  • Service-related sick pay from day 1
  • Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's
  • Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to the Group Personal Pension
  • Cycle2work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
  • Discounts and cashback from high street shops and major supermarkets via the Benefit Portal
  • 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
  • Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
  • Free access to a round-the-clock employee assistance program for advice and support
  • Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer


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