Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in adoption services?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated regional team, providing high quality support to children and families across Merseyside. You'll be part of a collaborative service that brings together four local authority adoption teams to deliver the very best outcomes.
This role is home based, with the expectation of travel for team meetings, visits, and other service requirements. The post is funded by Wirral Council on a secondment arrangement to Knowsley Council, who are the host authority.
Benefits:
* Enjoy one-on-one guidance from a dedicated consultant.
* Keep your skills sharp with access to our e-learning portal.
* Work within a leading, reputable local authority.
* Stay informed with our regular updates on locum opportunities in your area.
* Earn up to £300 by referring a friend or colleague (T&C's apply)
Responsibilities:
* Undertake robust assessments for adoption support services.
* Provide advice, support and interventions to adopters and children with a plan of adoption.
* Deliver preparation training and ongoing support to prospective adopters.
* Work closely with local authority teams to ensure children achieve timely and stable adoptive placements.
* Assess adopters' support needs, while keeping the child's needs, wishes and long-term outcomes central to planning.
Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
* Significant post-qualifying experience within adoption, fostering, or children's social care.
* Strong assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across local authority boundaries.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-quality regional adoption service and make a lasting difference to children and families across Merseyside.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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