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Adoption Social Worker

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL, Bristol

Adoption Social Worker

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WILTSHIRE COUNCIL, Bristol

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 29 Mar | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d5c215a1d2064be5a1a33f25297778d6

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)., You will report to the Deputy Team Manager and contribute to the delivery and development of effective adoption services, in accordance with Adoption Standards and Regulations.

    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.
    • These posts require you to work flexibly and juggle a busy caseload. You need to be able to travel around the region and must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.

    Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency, owned and 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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