Social Worker - Post Adoption Team

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Essex to recruit for a Social Worker - Post Adoption Team within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying £37,185- £50,081P/Annum.

Main duties include:

• To hold and sustain a caseload consisting mainly of Assessments of Post Adoption Support Needs
• Providing support to adoptive parents and children through direct work and therapeutic interventions
• The post holder must bear the highest standards of professional ability and a considerable depth of knowledge of impact of trauma across the lifespan, attachment theory and relevant legislation.
• In addition, the role will involve participating in practice leads group, making a positive and proactive contribution to ongoing practice developments and improvements.
• The role may also require the post holder to deliver training to different stakeholders (adopters, their support networks and other professionals).

Accountabilities:

• Act as a Mentor or Practice Educators for social work qualifying course students on practice placements (as appropriate) or Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their ASYE if appropriate.
• Accountable for assessment of Post Adoption Support Needs, completing and reviewing support plans within the required timescale and undertaking direct work.
• Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance
• Maintain up to date, accurate and high-quality records of activity on cases. Participate in a range of planning and decision-making forums including case discussions, Support Plan reviews, Resource Panel meetings.
• Responsible for working effectively with other childcare professionals and partner agencies to ensure that the needs of adopted children are properly understood and appropriately supported.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• At least 2 years post qualifying experience within a Children and Families social work setting, with evidence of challenging social and family situations.

• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Required to work flexibly as required, very occasionally including evenings and weekends

Outstanding rating by Ofsted

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Essex please contact Dan Mulvey or email in your updated CV to us today.

Job Title: Social Worker - Adoption Team

Location: Essex

Salary: £37,185- £50,081 P/Annum.