Description
The starting salary for this position is £23,613 per annum based on a 21.60 hour working week, pro-rata to £39,355.
If you are looking for a new opportunity to join a supportive and well-regarded team, we are excited to tell you about two new Social Worker positions which are now available at Adoption South East!
The positions available are as follows:
1. 1 x part-time (21.60 hours per week), permanent position
2. 1 x part-time (21.60 hours per week), 12-month, fixed-term position
Rewards and Benefits
3. 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
4. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
5. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
6. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
7. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
8. A generous local government salary related pension
9. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
10. 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
11. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the team
Adoption South East (ASE) is a highly regarded regional adoption agency that operates on behalf of four local authorities: Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. As a partnership-driven organisation, ASE implements a 'hub and spoke' model, with a central hub located in Lewes, East Sussex and additional offices in each local authority. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide exceptional adoption services in the region.
Staff are all employed on local terms and conditions, and in this instance, you would be employed by Surrey County Council with a base at Quadrant Court in Woking. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside supportive and dedicated adoption professionals, benefiting from local and organisation-wide development prospects.
About the role
As a Social Worker with ASE you will regularly travel to visit adopting families across our region (and occasionally beyond this, as required). Administrative work associated with the role can be completed using hybrid working arrangements, either from one of our offices or home as preferred, with an expectation that you attend the office on an occasional basis for team meetings or as determined by the team manager.
You will hold a varied caseload, including assessment of prospective adopters from stage 2 to adoption order. The team also undertakes family finding and provides adoption support following placement and the making of adoption orders, which you may support with.
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At ASE we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering flexible working arrangements. We believe in the power of our team's expertise and are committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
Shortlisting criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
12. You are a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
13. Sound knowledge of social work practice and legislation
14. Strong commitment to securing permanency for children through adoption
15. Experience of research and evidence-based practice
16. Commitment to inclusive practice
17. Ability to work autonomously
You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role
If you are a motivated Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of adoption, we invite you to apply. Join us in our mission to create permanent homes for vulnerable children.
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Suzanne Chambers (Service Manager) on 01932 79434.
This advert closes at 23:59 on 27st may 2024 with interviews planned for week commencing 3rd of June.
We look forward to receiving your application,