Adoption Support Social Worker — Flexible Hours

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Adoption Social Worker for One Adoption South Yorkshire. Based at Barnsley Local Authority office, the role covers adoption support across the region and may require travel to other regional offices.

You will assess adopters, children and birth families, develop and review adoption support plans, and work with partner services. A qualified and registered social worker is essential, with a commitment to excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will be a qualified and registered Social Worker.
• You will assess adopters, children and birth families for adoption support services.
• You will develop adoption support plans, reviewing these regularly, working alongside other relevant services and agency.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessment of adopters, children and birth families where there is a request for adoption support services.
• Develop and review adoption support plans.
• Provide direct work and groups with adoptive parents, children and young people.

Job description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Adoption Social Worker for One Adoption South Yorkshire. Based at Barnsley Local Authority office, the role covers adoption support across the region and may require travel to other regional offices.

You will assess adopters, children and birth families, develop and review adoption support plans, and work with partner services. A qualified and registered social worker is essential, with a commitment to excellent outcomes.