Adoption Social Worker

1 month ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

Job summary

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 of the job

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

About us

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overall responsibilities of the service/function are:Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency responsible for the effective delivery and development of adoption work across the Region on behalf of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Service delivery will be in accordance with National Standards and Regulations and for making operational the adoption agencys recruitment and placement strategies. Service operations will be based in three Hub teams, Bristol, Gloucester and TrowbridgeAdoption West aims to improve performance in meeting the needs of those children who require permanence through adoption, particularly;CA11-1475 SW Adoption West Sept 18 Page 4 of 8 In reducing the time that children have to wait for adoptive placements In improving the experience for prospective adopters from initial inquiry, through the assessment process, panel approval and placement matching and the delivery of post adoption support services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please see attached RD for full list Professional Social Work qualification Social Work England registered

Desirable

Please see RD for full list.
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