About us
Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Collaborative (VVC) is one of five regional Collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales. It performs a range of Adoption Agency functions on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil CBC, RCT CBC, Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. The collaborative is responsible for the recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families and provides a range of support services for adopted adults and adoptive families.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 11 SCP 40 – 43 £51,356-£54,495 p.a.
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Ty Jenner, Barry
Interview Date: 22nd June 2026
Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer.
Description:
To professionally manage the development and effective delivery of the Vale Valleys and Cardiff Regional Adoption Collaborative and its services for children, young people and their families through relationship-based practice.
To provide operational and strategic management for Family Finding within the Vale Valleys and Cardiff Regional Adoption Collaborative:
About you
You will need
1. A good standard of general education.
2. A recognised Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work i.e. Degree, DipSW, CQSW etc.
3. Registration with Social Care Wales
4. Extensive experience of statutory childcare social work
5. Experience of undertaking / supervising complex assessment and Court / statutory child care duties.
6. Supervision of others.
7. Commitment to relationship-based practice.
8. A minimum of two years post qualifying management or leadership experience.
9. Experience of working in a team.
10. Experience of working with other professionals and agencies.