Qualified Social Worker Adoption Part time

Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and families through the adoption journey?

We are currently recruiting for a part-time locum Social Worker to join a Recruitment & Assessment Adoption Team in the Wigan area. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape the lives of children and provide vital support to prospective adopters.

Hours: 29 hours, 4 days per week

• One dedicated consultant - your personal point of contact
• Weekly payroll for consistent income
• Access to ongoing CPD and training via our e-learning platform
• Weekly updates on local locum opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus - earn up to £300*

• Actively recruit and assess prospective adopters (Stage One & Two)
• Deliver pre- and post-approval training to adopters
• Support and supervise adopters in meeting the needs of looked-after children
• Complete comprehensive assessments, including risk and need
• Provide services that promote preventative childcare and safeguard children
• Undertake child protection duties and attend court as required
• Participate in duty rota as designated by local management
• Work collaboratively with external agencies involved in the adoption process

To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar setting
• Qualified Social Worker (BSc or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Strong experience in adopter recruitment, training, and support
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with multi-agency working within adoption services

To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity, please apply today- or for more information call Lynne Thomson on .

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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