Adoption Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL, Longfield, Wiltshire

Adoption Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker

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WILTSHIRE COUNCIL, Longfield, Wiltshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 11 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 93ffd782db8e467ba71aca5ec7270fc9

Full Job Description

  • Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.
  • Linking and matching approved adopters with children.
  • Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children & up until the point an Adoption Order is granted.
  • Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.
  • Assessing Early Permanence carers/providing fostering supervision and support to these carers.
  • Providing duty support across the region.
  • Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).

    A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England (this is an essential requirement).
  • A minimum of two years experience within a childcare team/to include safeguarding alongside an in-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004.
  • 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 complete comprehensive assessments in a timely manner.
  • 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.
  • To be competent in the use of IT and case management systems.

    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., 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.

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