Adoption Support Social Worker

Wiltshire; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working including job shares

Local Government Pension Scheme

Child Care vouchers

Job summary

Adoption West is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Adoption West region. Flexible office base in Bristol, Gloucester or Trowbridge with home working; 37 hours per week; Grade K £39,862 - £41,771 pa plus 8% market supplement.

Responsibilities include providing advice and support to adoptive families, assessing needs, working with children and families with complex needs, and delivering therapeutic support directly or via ASF applications.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience as Social Worker or student placement with children and families.
• Understanding of trauma/abuse and its impact on children.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and support to adoptive families.
• Assessing the support needs of adoptive families.
• Working with children and families with complex needs.
• Providing therapeutic support to families directly or via ASF applications.

Skills

Social Work

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Case management

Independent working

Deadline driven

Education

Social Work qualification (degree or equivalent)

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Salary: Grade K £39,862 - £41,771 per annum, plus 8% market supplement (subject to review)

Hours:Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract:Maternity cover

Closing date: 31st August 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: 8th September 2026

Location:Flexible. An office base in one of the offices within the Adoption West region (Bristol, Gloucester or Trowbridge) and working from home

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.

• Providing advice and support to adoptive families
• Assessing the support needs of adoptive families
• Working with children and families with complex needs
• Providing therapeutic support to families either directly or via ASF applications

You will need:

• A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
• Experience of working as a Social Worker or having had a student social work placement with children and families
• An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives.
• The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
• The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases
• The ability to use your own initiative and work independently
• Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines

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.

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against theBehaviour Principles andValues during the interviewing process.

• Locations Second Floor, The Link, Gloucester, GL1 2TP, GB