Adoption Support Deputy Team Manager

Wiltshire Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local government agency in the UK is seeking a qualified social worker to supervise Adoption Support services. The role includes assessing family needs, improving services, and acting as deputy to the Team Manager. Candidates must hold a social work qualification and have relevant experience in adoption. Flexible working arrangements and training support are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Child Care vouchers scheme

Supervision and training support

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• At least two years of relevant experience in adoption.
• Ability to analyze complex information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Adoption Support social workers and assess family needs.
• Develop and improve Adoption Support services across the region.
• Deputy in absence of Team Manager.

Skills

Supervising social workers

Analysis of complex information

In-depth knowledge of childcare law

Experience in adoption services

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

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, our functions going forward will be service led across the region, rather than office/hub based.

Main duties

• Responsible for supervising Adoption Support social workers in assessing the support needs of adoptive families
• Contributing to developing and improving the Adoption Support services across the region
• Deputising in the absence of the Team manager

You will need:

• A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
• At least two years experience relevant to adoption within the past five years.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice.
• The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions

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.

Additional Information

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.
• Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.