Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Temporary Contract Covering Maternity Leave and a Secondment
Contract: This post will be covering maternity leave and a secondment. The post will be for up to 1 year. The postholder will manage staff in both the Gloucester and Trowbridge offices. Job Share applications will be considered.
Location: An office base in one of the offices within the Adoption West region (Bristol, Gloucester or Trowbridge) and working from home.
Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & Northeast 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:
* Responsible for supervising Adoption Support social workers in assessing the support needs of adoptive families
* Contributing to developing and improving the Adoption Support services across the region
* 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
* 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
Additional Information:
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.
To Apply:
Please visit our website, read the Role Description and complete an application form: Adoption Deputy Team Manager
For further information please contact Anjali Gupta by emailing: Anjali.gupta@adoptionwest.co.uk
Closing date: Midday, Thursday 26th June 2025.
Interview date: Friday 4th July 2025.