Adoption Social Worker

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scunthorpe seeks a qualified Adoption Social Worker to support adoptive and kinship families. This full-time role offers a salary between £34,434 and £47,181, depending on experience. While prior adoption experience is not necessary, candidates must possess vital social work skills and a commitment to children's welfare. Additional benefits include staff discounts and flexible working options.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic qualified social worker needed.
• Experience in adoption not required, support for skill building provided.
• Understanding of child welfare issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adoptive and kinship families.
• Undertake all aspects of adoption social work.
• Contribute to a high standard of practice with children.

Skills

Social work experience

Understanding of issues facing vulnerable children

Creativity and innovation in support provision

Education

Qualified social worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Adoption Social Worker

Salary: Grade 7 to 9 £34,434 to £47,181 per year (starting salary will be dependent on previous experience)

Location Church Square House, Scunthorpe

Hours: 37 hours per week

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in a day at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic qualified social worker to join our Adoption Team. We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting adoptive, special guardianship and kinship families throughout their journey and who can be creative and innovative in the provision of support.

Our social workers undertake all aspects of adoption social work which results in a staff team who provide consistency for families. You do not need to have previously worked in adoption as you will be supported to build skills and experience.

Our approach, our investment in our workforce, our culture of continuous learning and improvement, as well as our friendly and inclusive working environment is what makes us stand out from the crowd. We offer agile, flexible working and in-house training with a focus on the wellbeing of our workforce.

Ofsted stated that "Children benefit from a consistently high standard of social work practice. The commitment to children as a priority for the council and across the partnership is exemplary. Senior leaders have created a culture in which social work has flourished. It is based on the importance of relationships, and of promoting children’s sense of being loved and cared for."

To apply for this post you must have social work experience and demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing vulnerable children and young people. The successful candidate must be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Interviews will take place on the 29th October 2025

For further information please contact – Catherine Francis or Laura Norton on 01724 297024 or [e-mail] and [e-mail]

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.

The Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Annual leave
• Access to pensions
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free car parking
• Eye test and glasses reimbursements