Adoption Services Manager - Family Finding Lead

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

Doncaster Council is seeking a part-time Senior Social Worker to join One Adoption South Yorkshire. You will lead the Family Finding workstream and provide oversight to Adoption Panel Advisors across South Yorkshire, helping to shape adoption practice and delivery.

The successful candidate will have substantial adoption experience and management skills, be able to travel between four local authorities, and work flexibly while maintaining a strong offices presence where required.

Qualifications

• Social Worker with considerable adoption experience.
• Experience in management or leading teams.
• Willingness to travel across South Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Family Finding services across South Yorkshire.
• Oversee Adoption Panel Advisors and collaboration with Local Authorities.
• Support the ongoing development of the adoption service within a multi-team environment.

Skills

Adoption experience

Management experience

Leadership

Job description

Doncaster Council is seeking a part-time Senior Social Worker to join One Adoption South Yorkshire. You will lead the Family Finding workstream and provide oversight to Adoption Panel Advisors across South Yorkshire, helping to shape adoption practice and delivery.

The successful candidate will have substantial adoption experience and management skills, be able to travel between four local authorities, and work flexibly while maintaining a strong offices presence where required.