Qualified Social Worker – Adoption Team

Pertemps; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional adoption service is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Adoption Team. The role involves assessing needs, supporting families, and ensuring timely adoption placements. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in children's services and a strong grasp of adoption regulations. This position offers hybrid working options and a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Hybrid/home working and flexible hours

Competitive hourly rate

Collaborative specialist team

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• 4+ years’ post-qualified experience in adoption or children's services.
• Strong understanding of adoption regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment for adoption support including therapeutic needs.
• Offer ongoing support to adopters and adopted children.
• Collaborate with local authorities for stable adoptive placements.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

4+ years’ post-qualified experience

Strong understanding of adoption regulations

Skilled in producing analytical assessments

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to securing best outcomes for children

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker – Adoption Team
Location: Merseyside
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Hybrid Working Available

Are you an experienced and compassionate Social Worker looking to support families and children through their adoption journey? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join the Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) team — a regionalised service formed by Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley councils. This is a specialist role supporting adoptive families, assessing adopter needs, and ensuring children with adoption plans are matched with the right families, at the right time, with the right support.

About the Role

You will be employed by Wirral Borough Council and seconded to Knowsley Borough Council, the host authority for AiM. While the role is largely home-based, you’ll be expected to attend team meetings, visits, and other in-person commitments as required.

You’ll play a key role in providing:

• Assessment for adoption support, including therapeutic needs
• Ongoing support to adopters and adopted children
• Training and preparation for prospective adopters
• Collaborative work with local authorities to secure timely, stable adoptive placements
• Clear, evidence-based recommendations and written reports

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• 4+ years’ post-qualified experience, ideally within adoption, permanence or children’s services
• Strong understanding of adoption regulations, policies, and support frameworks
• Skilled in producing analytical, high-quality assessments and support plans
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to securing the best long-term outcomes for children and adoptive families

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative and specialist regional adoption team
• Hybrid/home working and flexible hours
• Competitive hourly rate
• Work that truly changes lives and builds forever families

Why Work with Pertemps?

• Dedicated consultant with access to social work roles nationwide
• Fast and simple online registration process
• Weekly payroll and ongoing compliance support
• Referral schemes and bonuses available

Easily commutable from: Liverpool, Wirral, Warrington, St Helens, Wigan, Runcorn, Chester & surrounding areas.

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