Job Description
Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA
Salary: £35,353 - £45,982 per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term (12 months Maternity Cover)
Closing Date: 4th May 2026
Interview Dates: W/C 11th May 2026
About The Role
The Permanence Social Worker will work alongside fieldwork teams when care plans are being twin‑tracked with a plan of adoption. They will complete Child Permanence Reports and Sibling Assessments during court proceedings, and take the lead in ensuring that the child is fully prepared and that adopters are well supported by providing all relevant paperwork that gives detailed and robust analysis of the child’s current and predicted needs based on their past experiences. This will inform matching, introduction and placement support. The role includes acting as the allocated social worker from point of Placement Order, supporting children through the process of being matched, introduced and settled in their adoptive families up to the granting of an Adoption Order.
An enhanced barred list DBS check is required for this post.
About You
* Have a Social Work degree or equivalent (CQSW, DipSW with specialism in children’s services) and be registered with Social Work England.
* Preferably have a number of years post‑qualifying experience in Child Care social work, including experience of adoption (family finding and matching to Adoption Order).
* Be able to complete reports such as Child Permanence Reports, Adoption Support Plans and Annex‑A’s to a high standard and work within tight deadlines where needed.
* Have skills and knowledge of creative, innovative, relationship‑based social work, working in collaboration with families and professionals. Ideally confident in the application of the Signs of Safety methodology.
* Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for practice and be committed to building a culture of reflection and learning.
* Commitment to Trauma‑Informed practice.
* Have a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Benefits
Details of benefits are available on our career site.
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