Job summary This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.Prospective Adopters Assessments - £2,500 per assessment (additional hours for matching, placement support and Annex A)Closing date:28/02/2025Reporting to:Deputy Team ManagerInterview date:to be confirmed.We are currently looking to increase our pool of independent social workers who are able to work with families who live within (and occasionally beyond) the Adoption West region.
This includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire.
Main duties of the job You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have at least three years post-qualifying experience, preferably with experience in adoption.In order for your application to be considered please upload your CV with a covering letterFor an informal discussion about prospective adopter assessments please contact:Jane Priborsky,J07701363574Rosa Baiges,We look forward to hearing from you.
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Job description Job responsibilities Work may include adoption assessments (Stage 2) linking and matching, making and supporting placements, writing Annex A reports.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have at least three years post-qualifying experience, preferably with experience in adoption.