Hybrid Adoption Practice & Change Lead

Leeds International; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Leeds City Council, hosting Adoption England, seeks an Adoption Practice and Development Manager to lead national practice improvement projects and embed changes within social work practice across England.

You will collaborate with regional adoption agencies, lead on implementation, and foster inclusive practice while delivering changes to improve outcomes for adopted children and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive knowledge of adoption practice, legislation and lived experiences of adopted people and families.
• Significant experience leading and delivering projects involving practice and cultural change.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence across a wide range of partners.
• Commitment to inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the implementation of practice improvement projects across England with the Adoption Practice Lead and central/ regional teams.
• Develop clear descriptions of practice change and KPIs; create communications plans and escalation processes.
• Create a national implementation plan for new processes across all agencies in England.
• Work with local leaders to adapt national plans to local contexts and close gaps in practice.
• Provide support for change, mobilise plans and manage risks.
• Develop or commission national training materials and tailor training to local needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with agency leaders and stakeholders; chair meetings as required.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Analyse data to support evidence-based decisions.

Education

Qualified Social Worker (SW England registered)

Job description

Leeds City Council, hosting Adoption England, seeks an Adoption Practice and Development Manager to lead national practice improvement projects and embed changes within social work practice across England.

You will collaborate with regional adoption agencies, lead on implementation, and foster inclusive practice while delivering changes to improve outcomes for adopted children and families.