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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. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:
The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
Post adoption support services
Services to birth family and adopted adults
This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our Good rating from Ofsted. As part of an internal restructure, our functions going forward will be service led across the region, rather than office/hub based.
Main duties
Responsible for supervising Adoption Support social workers in assessing the support needs of adoptive families,
Contributing to developing and improving the Adoption Support services across the region
Deputising in the absence of the Team manager
You will need:
A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
At least two years experience relevant to adoption within the past five years.
In-depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice.
The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
Adoption West:
is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role.
provides support through supervision and training.
offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares.
provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme.
Additional Information:
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.
Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.
Location: Bristol, Gloucester and Trowbridge
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