Qualified Social Worker – Adoption

Pertemps; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join a specialist adoption team in East Riding of Yorkshire. This full-time, interim role involves conducting step-parent adoption assessments, preparing reports for adoption panels, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates have significant experience in adoption services and strong communication skills. This position offers a pay rate of £35 per hour and opportunities to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly reliable payroll

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ post-qualified experience in adoption, permanency planning, or children’s services.
• Experience in preparing and presenting assessments for adoption panels.
• In-depth knowledge of adoption legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake step-parent adoption assessments and ensure statutory compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports for adoption panels.
• Liaise with families, children, and professionals during assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Multi-agency working

Child-centred approach

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker – Adoption
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time | Interim Agency Role

Are you a skilled and compassionate Qualified Social Worker with experience in adoption assessments? Join a highly regarded Adoption Service in East Riding of Yorkshire and contribute to life-changing decisions for children and families. We're seeking an interim social worker to complete a range of adoption assessments, with a particular focus on step-parent adoptions. You may also be involved in other assessments across the service, depending on needs.

About the Role

As part of a specialist adoption team, you will:

• Undertake step-parent adoption assessments and ensure full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare detailed and analytical reports to present to adoption panels.
• Liaise with families, children, legal teams, and other professionals throughout the assessment process.
• Apply sound judgement to assess parenting capacity and the child’s best interests.
• Support positive permanency outcomes for children.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and legal proceedings where required.

This is a fast-paced but supportive environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on children’s futures.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• 4+ years’ post-qualified experience, ideally within adoption, permanency planning, or children’s services.
• Experience in preparing and presenting comprehensive assessments for adoption panels.
• In-depth knowledge of adoption legislation, the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and related guidance.
• Strong communication, report writing, and multi-agency working skills.
• A child-centred, empathetic approach with high professional standards.

Why Work With Pertemps?

We make agency work simple and rewarding:

• A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout
• Streamlined online registration
• Weekly, reliable payroll
• All compliance handled for you
• Access to exclusive roles across the UK
• Generous referral bonuses for recommending colleagues

Easily Commutable From: Hull, York, Harrogate, Leeds, Doncaster, Wakefield, Sheffield, Bradford, Pontefract, Rotherham, Halifax, Huddersfield, and surrounding areas.

Apply Now Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families through adoption.

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