Could you become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?
We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join our Reading team. Full time or part time applicants are welcomed to apply.
We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.
About the role:
The Social Worker or Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service. Some of your responsibilities will include:
1. Taking part in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters
2. Undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel
3. Support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order
About you:
As a Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development.
As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in childcare social work, and previous experience of completing adoption assessments (or similar), or family finding/supporting children in their adoptive families.
If this sounds like you then visit our website and apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
Early applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.
Closing date: Noon, Friday 25 April 2025
Interview dates: Wednesday 23 April and Tuesday 06 May 2025
Location:
Based in Reading with hybrid working. Service delivery in Berkshire and surrounding areas including West London.
Full time starting salary in the range of £34,053 - £41,620 per annum for Social Worker, £39,291 - £48,022 per annum for Senior Social Worker depending on skills and experience (pro rata if part time).
Full time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Part time hours will also be considered.
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