Adoption West- Birth Links Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in the adoption sector is seeking a part-time Birth Links Social Worker to support birth parents and adopted adults. This role involves providing access to records, liaising with authorities, and offering emotional support. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work qualification and excellent communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Child Care vouchers

Support through supervision and training

Qualifications

• Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with empathy and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to adoption records and counselling services to adopted adults.
• Liaise with Local Authorities and gather adoption records.
• Provide emotional support in short-term sessions with adopted adults.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

This is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.

Location: Flexible, you will be based 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.

Birth Links is the team within Adoption West, which provides support to Birth Parents and Adopted Adults. The service covers the whole of the Adoption West region.

We are looking to recruit a part-time, two days per week, Birth Links Social Worker.

Main Duties:

• Provide access to adoption records and Sch2 counselling services to adopted adults across the Adoption West region
• Be responsible for liaising with Local Authorities, Voluntary Agencies, Courts and the General Registry Office in order to locate and gather adoption records
• Support the process of summarising these records and facilitate records being shared sensitively with adopted adults.
• Provide intermediary advice and signposting services to adopted adults
• Provide emotional support in the form of short-term sessions with adopted adults.

You will need:

• A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
• You will need to be able to travel around the whole region and so must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle
• Ability to communicate effectively with empathy, understanding and some knowledge about adoption and the lifelong impact on families.
• The ability to use your own initiative and work independently
• Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases.

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.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

For further information about this post please contact Claire Jarvis at [emailprotected]

Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work

Adoption West Behaviour Principals and Values:

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour PrincipalsandValues during the interviewing process.

Role Description

Please see the website: Birth Links Social Worker - Wiltshire Career Site Careers

Safeguarding Statement :

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.