Connect2Luton are working exclusively with Luton Borough Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker for our Adoption Team Who we are: Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent Commercial Service to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract and interim roles at the Council. Luton is a challenging yet unique environment that is bursting with opportunity. In this career enhancing role you will play a significant part in our adoption team to good or outstanding, leaving a lasting impact on the children of Luton. Benefits for permanent Social Workers @ Luton Borough Council 24 days annual Leave - Linked to length of service Generous pension contribution Flexible working options Purchase up to 20 days additional annual leave Training and support - unlimited access to development/mentoring & support Key skills and experience of Social Worker for our Adoption team We are looking for a qualified social worker with in-depth experience in the field of child and family & adoption social work. You'll need experience of coaching and mentoring including practice teaching, however we do not require you to have a Practice teaching qualification. We need someone who has knowledge of children's safeguarding and management of risk. Our ideal candidates will need to be able to negotiate, organise, prioritise and plan tasks and work to competing deadlines while meeting agreed targets. We need you to be confident in making and acting upon sound professional judgements based on levels of risk. You will have the opportunity to develop on your already existing knowledge and understanding of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to this role as well as knowledge of social care need of children and families. We do ask that you have Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalent, substantial professional social work qualification and registered by the Social Work England. The post is based in an open plan office at Unity House. You will need to attend frequent meetings in a variety of locations and make visits to family homes. Home visits frequently undertaken alone, subject to risk assessment and in accordance with the Lone Worker's policy. Applicants must be willing to undergo child and/or vulnerable adults protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Luton Borough are practising COVID restrictions with regards to safeguarding their employees. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates