Adoption Support Specialist – Family Connections

North Tyneside Council; New York; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Adopt North East, working on behalf of North Tyneside Council, seeks an Adoption Support Worker (Family Connections Service) to provide direct advice and support to families affected by adoption. The role emphasizes maintaining birth family relationships and developing a specialty in adoption support within a multi-authority framework.

Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Child Care, Health or Community/Youth work (or equivalent) and relevant experience with children, young people

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Child Care, Health or Community/Youth work, education or equivalent.
• Relevant experience working with children, young people and their families to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advice, help and support to those affected by adoption, especially maintaining relationships with birth family members.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality adoption services across multiple authorities.

Skills

Experience with children & families

Education

Level 3 qualification in Child Care/Health/Community&Youth work or equivalent

Job description

Adopt North East, working on behalf of North Tyneside Council, seeks an Adoption Support Worker (Family Connections Service) to provide direct advice and support to families affected by adoption. The role emphasizes maintaining birth family relationships and developing a specialty in adoption support within a multi-authority framework.

Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Child Care, Health or Community/Youth work (or equivalent) and relevant experience with children, young people