We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic qualified social worker to join our Adoption Team. We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting adoptive, special guardianship and kinship families throughout their journey and who can be creative and innovative in the provision of support.
Our social workers undertake all aspects of adoption social work which results in a staff team who provide consistency for families. You do not need to have previously worked in adoption as you will be supported to build skills and experience.
Our approach, our investment in our workforce, our culture of continuous learning and improvement, as well as our friendly and inclusive working environment is what makes us stand out from the crowd. We offer agile, flexible working and in-house training with a focus on the wellbeing of our workforce.
Ofsted stated that "Children benefit from a consistently high standard of social work practice. The commitment to children as a priority for the council and across the partnership is exemplary. Senior leaders have created a culture in which social work has flourished. It is based on the importance of relationships, and of promoting children’s sense of being loved and cared for."
To apply for this post you must have social work experience and demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing vulnerable children and young people. The successful candidate must be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England.
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Interviews will take place on the 29th October 2025