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Adoption Support Social Worker - Adoption West, Bristol
Client:
Bristol City Council
Location:
Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
This is not a Bristol City Council vacancy; please contact Adoption West for further information.
Contract type: Temporary maternity cover
Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week
Interview date: Wednesday 20th August 2025
Location: Flexible. 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 & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides 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 families and adopted adults
This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on solid foundations and our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. Our functions are now service-led across the region, rather than office/hub based.
Main Duties
* Providing advice and support to adoptive families
* Assessing the support needs of adoptive families
* Working with children and families with complex needs
* Providing therapeutic support to families directly or via ASF applications
You will need:
* A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
* Experience of working as a Social Worker or having had a student social work placement with children and families
* An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and their impact on children and young people
* The ability to analyze complex information, make recommendations, and informed decisions
* The ability to work both as part of a team and independently
* Experience managing caseloads and working to deadlines
About Adoption West:
* Experienced organization with a learning culture committed to staff development
* Supports staff through supervision and training
* Offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares
* Provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to Child Care vouchers
Additional information:
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check before appointment.
Employees must maintain confidentiality at all times.
For further information, please contact:
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To apply: click [application link].
Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values:
All candidates are assessed against these during the interview process.
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