Job Description
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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
* 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:
1. A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
2. At least two years experience relevant to adoption within the past ...