Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623806
Salary Range: £27,780 – £30,564 pro-rata, per annum (Actual salary £13,890 - £15,282 per annum)
Work Location: Swanwick Lodge, Swanwick
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
Are you passionate about making a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Child and Family Support Worker to join our friendly and dynamic Recruitment and Stage One Team at Adopt South.
The Role:
This role is with Adopt South, the partnership Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton local authorities, with the lead authority Hampshire County Council as the employer.
We are currently recruiting for a Child and Family Support Worker (CFSW) in our friendly and dynamic Recruitment and Stage One Team based at Glen House in Swanwick. You will work with our qualified Social Workers and CFSW’s, to support the early stages of recruiting and assessing potential adopters.
What you’ll do:
As part of your role, you will provide advice and guidance to those enquiring about adoption and those who have applied to become adopters. You will be involved in marketing initiatives and recruitment events. You will play a role in the delivery of our regular webinars, face to face sessions and at community recruitment events and stands.
What we’re looking for:
Your customer service experience will help support potential adopters in their understanding of the adoption process, signposting or helping them organise childcare experience, as well other arrangements when deciding to start the adoption application process.
You will have the ability to make people feel comfortable and respected, delivering our values around inclusivity and diversity. Good organisational skills are essential for recording conversations and uploading data accurately.
Why join us?
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package .
Additional Information:
Adopt South Child and Family Support Worker Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Claire Nicholson, Team Manager Adopt South Recruitment and Stage 1 Team on claire.nicholson@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.