Senior Social Worker - Adoption (Ref.4869)
- Devon
- Full Time
- £35,411 - £39,493 per annum pro rata
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Assessment Social Worker
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Social Worker to join Adopt South West, a regional adoption agency formed from the adoption services of Somerset, Plymouth, Torbay and Devon. The post is a full time 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate could be asked to work in any of the Adopt South West region.
Social workers in the assessment teams are responsible for the recruitment, training, and assessment of prospective adopters. Once prospective adopters are approved you will support them through family finding and attend adoption panel for approval and matching. You will also be required to provide early placement support to the adopters.
Responsibilities will include;
- Undertaking PAR assessments to deadlines
- Undertake work with agencies both locally and nationally to identify suitable adoptive families.
- Supporting Approved Adopters through linking and matching
- Providing Early placement support
- Delivering training and workshops.
- To comply with adoption legislation, guidance, national minimum standards and departmental policies.
- Maintaining accurate case records
Within this role the work is varied and rewarding. You will need to have experience and understanding of adoption work and have gained experience of social work within children and families.
You’ll have strong interpersonal skills to successfully liaise with other authorities and adoption agencies across the UK. You will play a key role in early placement support until the Adoption Order is made.
There will be opportunities within this role to contribute to the development of the service we offer to adopters and children as we continually review our services.
Please note, flexible working hours, travelling and some working out of the county may be required.
Adopt South West is an innovative and supportive agency where staff development and continued professional development is part of our core planning. You can expect to be welcomed into committed and supportive staff teams who will offer great peer support to help you to learn the role and fulfil your remit. Monthly supervision and team meetings plus reflective learning groups and ongoing training tailored to meet the needs of our staff will be offered to you.
If you are interested in adoption work and feel you have the right skills, and would like an informal discussion please contact Jim Fitton on 07855 940302.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
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- This role requires a DBS disclosure.