Location: North Yorkshire. Location of posts to be discussed. Flexible work bases and hybrid working available.
Salary: From £38,220 to £42,839 per annum pro rata + relocation support
Grade: JK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) and part-time (18.5 hours) positions available. Flexible working can be discussed.
We very much promote flexible working with the option to work remotely from home at times. Whilst your base will be identified within a specific location, you may at times, be required to work from other bases across the county.
Join Our Highly Regarded Adoption Service
North Yorkshire Council’s Adoption Service, part of One Adoption North and Humber, is nationally recognised for excellence. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Adoption Social Worker to join our dedicated team in Harrogate or Selby (to be discussed at interview).
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to children and families by supporting them through the adoption journey. If you are committed, enthusiastic, and ready for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
One Adoption North and Humber is committed to providing timely, high-quality services to meet the needs of children who need permanence through adoption. You will be part of a highly acclaimed, supportive service that operates a comprehensive programme of induction. The
Working in the adoption team is an exciting, challenging, unique and rewarding job. It is a role, which gives social workers the opportunity to operate within a range of contexts, including:
· Undertaking assessments of prospective adopters,
· Providing adoption support services to children and families,
· Providing preparation training to prospective adoptive parents
· Supporting the matching and placing of children
Why Join Us?
We value staff development and offer a wide range of training opportunities, including trauma informed practice models and approaches that enhance the service delivery to our children and adoptive families. In addition to this, we can offer the following benefits:
· Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays.
· Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
· Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
· Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
· And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.
As a service, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive team culture where social workers feel that they have a forum to share their views about the organisation and environment in which they work. We clearly demonstrate that the voice of the child and family shape the service we provide, and this is evidenced throughout our practice.
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA)
* Knowledge of adoption legislation, guidance, and best practice.
* Strong communication and assessment skills, with the ability to engage with children, families, and adopters.
* Ability to work flexibly and travel across the county as needed.
If you are an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed team player that is interested in making a positive difference to the lives of children in adoption and to adoptive families, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome interested applicants to contact Assistant Team Manager, Rachael Hunter, at Rachael.Hunter@northyorks.gov.uk, or Assistant Team Manager, Coleen Scott, at coleen.scott@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Key dates:
Closing date: Sunday 14 th December 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 17 th and Friday 19 th December for interviews at Selby Sandpiper house.
Key documents:
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.