About Adoption West
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. The agency operates out of three hubs across the region, with offices based in Bristol, Gloucester and Trowbridge. Social workers can be based anywhere in the region.
Social Worker – Family Finding Team (Temporary Contract)
We are recruiting a 12‑month temporary Social Worker working 18.5 hours per week for our Regional Family‑Finding Team. The role will find families for children with plans of Adoption or Early Permanence and will be linked to the nearest office. Travel within and occasionally outside the region is required; the successful candidate must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.
Core Services Provided by Adoption West
* 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
Qualifications and Experience
* Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
* Experience working as a Social Worker with families and children
* Understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and their impact on children and young people
* Ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
* Ability to work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Organised, proactive and comfortable liaising with professionals from many different organisations and sectors
* Experience managing own caseload and working to tight deadlines
* Must be able to travel around the region and, on occasions, outside of it
Benefits and Support
* Learning culture with supervision and training to support development
* Welcoming applications from newly qualified social workers
* Flexible working arrangements, including job shares
* Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Childcare vouchers scheme
Contact for Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jen Brennan, Team Manager, at 07394569557.
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