Adoption Deputy Team Manager

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information., Location: Flexible. An office base in one of the offices within the Adoption West region (Bristol, Gloucester or Trowbridge) and working from home. However, will be required to travel across the region on occasions i.e. face to face meetings/training, Responsible for supervising a small team of social workers in the recruitment, training, assessment and early support of prospective adopters
Contributing to developing and improving the service and meeting government time timescales
Deputising in the absence of the Team manager
You will need

A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
At least two years' experience relevant to adoption within the past five years.
In-depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice.
The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
Competent IT skills
Be able to drive and have access to a vehicle in order to travel around the region when required.
Adoption West, Disability Confident
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Adoption West are currently recruiting a Deputy Team Manager to join our Recruitment and Assessment team.

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 and early support 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. Our service functions operationally across the region, rather than locality based.

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, access to the Child Care vouchers scheme and annual leave purchase 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.