Qualified Social Worker – Adoption Team
Location: Merseyside
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Hybrid Working Available
Are you an experienced and compassionate Social Worker looking to support families and children through their adoption journey? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join the Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) team — a regionalised service formed by Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley councils. This is a specialist role supporting adoptive families, assessing adopter needs, and ensuring children with adoption plans are matched with the right families, at the right time, with the right support.
About the Role:
You will be employed by Wirral Borough Council and seconded to Knowsley Borough Council, the host authority for AiM. While the role is largely home-based, you’ll be expected to attend team meetings, visits, and other in-person commitments as required.
You’ll play a key role in providing:
1. Assessment for adoption support, including therapeutic needs
2. Ongoing support to adopters and adopted children
3. Training and preparation for prospective adopters
4. Collaborative work with local authorities to secure timely, stable adoptive placements
5. Clear, evidence-based recommendations and written reports
What We’re Looking For:
6. Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
7. 4+ years’ post-qualified experience, ideally within adoption, permanence or children’s services
8. Strong understanding of adoption regulations, policies, and support frameworks
9. Skilled in producing analytical, high-quality assessments and support plans
10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
11. Commitment to securing the best long-term outcomes for children and adoptive families
Why Join Us?
12. Join a collaborative and specialist regional adoption team
13. Hybrid/home working and flexible hours
14. Competitive hourly rate
15. Work that truly changes lives and builds forever families
Why Work with Pertemps?
16. Dedicated consultant with access to social work roles nationwide
17. Fast and simple online registration process
18. Weekly payroll and ongoing compliance support
19. Referral schemes and bonuses available
Easily commutable from: Liverpool, Wirral, Warrington, St Helens, Wigan, Runcorn, Chester & surrounding areas.
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