Social Worker - Adoption (Work from Home)

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.
Location: Flexible. An office base in one of the offices within the Adoption West region (Bristol, Gloucester or Trowbridge) and working from home. 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: -
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.
Linking and matching approved adopters with children.
Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children & up until the point an Adoption Order is granted.
Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.
A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England (this is an essential requirement)
Experience of working as a Social Worker or having had a student social work placement with children and families
An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives
You will need to be able to travel around the area and must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.
You will report to the Deputy Team Manager and contribute to the delivery and development of effective adoption services, in accordance with Adoption Standards and Regulations.
Adoption West:
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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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