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Adoption Support Worker

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Job summary

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.

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. As part of an internal restructure, we are developing a regional Adoption Support Team and have two new support worker posts. You will be joining an experienced team who is committed to developing excellent support services for adopted children and their families across the region .

Main Duties

The Support Worker post provides essential support to the Adoption Service activity. The tasks you will undertake includes letter box and direct contact between adoptive families and birth families, direct work with children and young people, support to birth parents with letter writing, life-story work, direct work with adoptive families, organising events for adopters and children and the development of best practice.

Main duties of the job

The Support Worker post provides essential support to the Adoption Service activity. The tasks you will undertake includes letter box and direct contact between adoptive families and birth families, direct work with children and young people, support to birth parents with letter writing, life-story work, direct work with adoptive families, organising events for adopters and children and the development of best practice.

About us

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:

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,163 to £30,060 a year £28,163 - £30,060 pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0041-3226

Job locations

Gloucestershire County Council

Westgate Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

  • A levels / National Diploma or equivalent experience/skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work on own initiative against deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven negotiation skills especially when working with customers who may be upset and stressed
  • Self-sufficient in planning and organising own work, including recording, storing and retrieving required data and information
  • Aware of Government initiatives in relation to Adoption best practice and procedures. To be an active team player by contributing to the development of the service, ensuring the customer is always at the centre of such developments
  • Good I.T. skills
  • Fluent in English

Desirable

  • Experience in working with adoptive families
  • Experience of work in a childrens social care or similar setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A levels / National Diploma or equivalent experience/skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work on own initiative against deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven negotiation skills especially when working with customers who may be upset and stressed
  • Self-sufficient in planning and organising own work, including recording, storing and retrieving required data and information
  • Aware of Government initiatives in relation to Adoption best practice and procedures. To be an active team player by contributing to the development of the service, ensuring the customer is always at the centre of such developments
  • Good I.T. skills
  • Fluent in English

Desirable

  • Experience in working with adoptive families
  • Experience of work in a childrens social care or similar setting

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Gloucestershire County Council

Westgate Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TP


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Gloucestershire County Council

Westgate Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TP


Employer's website

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Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,163 to £30,060 a year £28,163 - £30,060 pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0041-3226

Job locations

Gloucestershire County Council

Westgate Street

Gloucester

GL1 2TP


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