Independent Adoption Panel Member

Connect2Hampshire; England; On-site; GBP 900 - 1,500; Part time

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire, on behalf of Adopt South and Hampshire County Council, seeks casual Independent Social Workers for Adoption Panels. The role focuses on assessing adopter suitability and matching children, with panel decisions reviewed by ADM.

A diverse, child-centered approach and cross-authority collaboration are essential. Applicants should have a Social Work degree, SW England registration, and 3+ years in children's social work with adoption experience.

Qualifications

• This role requires a degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• 3 years post-qualifying experience in children's social work, including adoption experience.
• Understanding of looked-after children and adoption processes.
• Commitment to diversity and respectful practice.
• Ability to attend panel meetings and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Read circulated papers before panel meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Attend at least one panel per month; each panel lasts 3.5 hours.
• Prepare two pre-panel questions per case within deadlines.
• Participate in making recommendations based on available information.
• Attend meetings as specified in the member agreement with the agency.
• Be prepared to take on additional panels when reasonably possible.
• Uphold Adopt South's equality, fairness, and anti-discriminatory values.
• Safeguard confidentiality of panel papers and discussions.
• Participate in induction and training (minimum one day per year).
• Contribute to annual review of panel membership.

Skills

Children's social work

Adoption knowledge

Empathy and communication

Panel discussion contribution

Reading & analysing information

Education

Social Work degree

Registration with Social Work England

3+ years post-qualifying experience in children's social work

Job description

Connect2Hampshire, on behalf of Adopt South and Hampshire County Council, seeks casual Independent Social Workers for Adoption Panels. The role focuses on assessing adopter suitability and matching children, with panel decisions reviewed by ADM.

A diverse, child-centered approach and cross-authority collaboration are essential. Applicants should have a Social Work degree, SW England registration, and 3+ years in children's social work with adoption experience.