Adoption Social Worker
1. £30.00 per hour
2. Lincolnshire
3. 37 hours per week
4. Hybrid, 2 days in the office
About the role:
You’ll take a lead in the assessment, training and recruitment of prospective adopters. This is a diverse role that will also include work with children and their families who have a plan of adoption, and also supporting those with lived experience of adoption.
You will work together with our dedicated children’s workers to find the best possible matches for our children and families both regionally and nationally.
You will support adoptive families through the adoption panel and court processes, which can be complex and challenging at times. You will also get the opportunity to lead information and training sessions for adoptive parents.
Day to day, you’ll be using our Signs of Safety methodology to collaborate with families and empower them to find their own solutions. You’ll also navigate the family justice systems to support young people and families while continuously developing your own knowledge of child development and attachment theory.
If you’re a conscientious and resilient Social Work England registered social worker with at least two years experience of working with children and families, a talent for relationship building, and excellent assessment skills including the completion of Prospective Adopters reports, and court reports is essential. Experience of non agency adoptions and supporting adopted people to access their records would be preferred.
Car user for this role is essential, we are a large county and the role sometimes requires travel to other parts of the country.
What you need:
5. A degree in Social Work or equivalent
6. Registered with Social Work England
7. At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
8. Completed relevant post-qualifying training
9. Enhanced DBS check
10. Excellent communication and written skills
11. Car driver with vehicle
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us
Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
Our Roles
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
12. Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
13. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
14. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
15. Looked After Children (LAC)
16. Fostering / Adoption
17. Children’s & Adult Social Work
18. Service Manager / Head of Service
19. Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
20. Occupational Therapist