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IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN TO YOUR BROWSER: #/reference/3700This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.Salary:£38,626 - £40,476 per annumHours:37 hours per weekClosing date:Friday 31 January 2025Interview date: Friday 7 February 2025Location:Across the Adoption West Area.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.This role is in our Recruitment & Assessment Team.
Main duties of the job Main duties Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.
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.
Assessing Early Permanence carers/providing fostering supervision and support to these carers.
Providing duty support across the region.
Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).You will need: A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England (this is an essential requirement).
A minimum of two years experience within a childcare team/to include safeguarding alongside an in-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004.
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.
The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions.
The ability to complete comprehensive assessments in a timely manner.
The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases.
The ability to use your own initiative and work independently.
Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines.
To be competent in the use of IT and case management systems.
About us 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description for full details.The overall responsibilities of the service/function are:Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency responsible for the effective delivery and development of adoption work across the Region on behalf of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils.
Service delivery will be in accordance with National Standards and Regulations and for making operational the adoption agencys recruitment and placement strategies.
Service operations will be based in three Hub teams, Bristol, Gloucester and Trowbridge Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see job description for full details.
Desirable Please see job description for full details.