Children's Social Workers - Level 3 - Aspire Adoption - Post Adoption Support Team - 18.5 hours
Salary: Band I £37,938 - £40,476 p.a. pro rata plus £4,234 p.a. pro rata contractual supplement; Band J - £41,511 - £44,711 p.a. pro rata plus £5,719 contractual supplement p.a. pro rata
Job Introduction
This is what our current workforce says about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset:
* "I've never felt so supported"
* "BCP is like ‘One big family … which is really rewarding."
* "I think just because you can do lots of different direct work with the children. For example, I last year was able to go crabbing and it was the family’s idea and literally I was like, ‘What is crabbing?’ And they were like, ‘We’ll show you’ And we went down to one of the beaches and, yeah, we were literally collecting crabs. It was so fascinating."
About Aspire Adoption
Aspire Regional Adoption Agency delivers adoption services for BCP and Dorset Councils. Hosted by BCP, employees benefit from LA terms and conditions. We use innovative and creative ways of working to ensure the best services and outcomes for those touched by adoption. If you are interested in high-quality, evidenced practice, and training in therapeutic work, we could be the agency for you.
Post Adoption Support Team
The team provides support to adoptive families and individuals affected by adoption. This part-time role involves providing sensitive, direct customer-focused support to adults who have been adopted, offering information about their birth records, and may require counselling, advice, or mediation signposting. The successful candidate will also facilitate intermediary services for adoptees seeking contact with their birth families. Please see the Job Description for more details.
Requirements
* Be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners
* Have strong and confident presentation skills
* Commit to continuous professional development in this area
* Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Adoption and Children Act 2002, Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws
We will require you to
* Travel across BCP and Dorset council areas in a timely manner
* Have significant experience in adoption support, ideally supporting adult adoptees in accessing their records
What we offer
* Full induction with supportive Practice Fundamentals
* Clear career progression and learning opportunities
* Manageable and diverse caseloads
* Regular supervision
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
* Competitive salary with access to the local government pension scheme
* Flexible working arrangements in our refurbished Civic Offices and local offices
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Relocation Scheme
* Staff network groups
Contact
For an informal discussion, contact Hayley Rumkee, Assistant Team Manager, at hayley.rumkee@aspireadoption.co.uk.
Additional Information
Check out our academy website for more details: BCP Partnership Academy or Aspire Adoption.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs over 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of renowned coastline. We offer career-defining roles to improve services and help create a thriving, inclusive community.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package. For more details, see here.
Note on Pay and Conditions
Following the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working to unify terms and conditions and establish a single pay structure. We aim to ensure continuous service and no job reductions during this transition. For questions, please contact the hiring manager.
DBS
We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will need to complete the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for details.
Attached Documents
* Adopted Adult Job Description.pdf
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