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Adoption Support Social Worker

316a334

Somerset

2 days ago

35411 - 37261 GBP ANNUAL

North Somerset Council

Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

Graham Turner

$100 to $500 million (USD)

Government

1996


Job Description

Job description

This is not a North Somerset Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation for further information.

Salary:
Grade K, SCP 24-26 £35411- £37,261

Date Closes:
06/03/2023

Ref Number:
AW00052

Working Pattern:
Permanent Full Time

Location:
Other locations

Summary

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


    • 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

You will need:


    • A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England

    • Experience of working as a Social Worker or having had a student social work placement with children and families

    • 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 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

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full Time

Find out more and apply

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.

Closing date: 6thMarch 2023 5pm

Interview date for social worker 13thMarch 2023

For further information please contact Anita Huggins at [email protected]

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.


Adoption West Behaviour Principals

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principals and Values (available below) during the interviewing process. Approximately half of all questions relate to the principals


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