Adoption Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Temporary, maternity cover 12 months

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Location: Bristol

Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:

  • The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
  • Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
  • Post adoption support services
  • Services to birth family and adopted adults

This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our 'Good' rating from Ofsted. As part of an internal restructure, our functions going forward will be service led across the region, rather than office/hub based.

Main Duties:

  • 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 either directly or via ASF applications

You will need:

  • A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
  • Experience of working as a Social Worker or having had a student social work placement with children and families
  • An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives
  • The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
  • The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases
  • The ability to use your own initiative and work independently
  • Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines

Adoption West:

  • is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role.
  • provides support through supervision and training.
  • offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares
  • provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed. Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Anjali Gupta, Team Manager

Adoption West Behaviour Principals and Values:

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principals and Values during the interviewing process.

Role Description

Application Details:

To apply please click on the below link:

Adoption Social Worker - Wiltshire Career Site Careers )

Safeguarding Statement (delete if not required):

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.



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