Senior Social Worker - Planning for Permanence & Adoption

Together for Children Sunderland; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's service provider in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Social Worker/Senior Social Worker to support children through the adoption process. This role offers a competitive salary of £37,280 – £47,181 per annum, plus benefits such as flexible working arrangements and an onsite parking scheme. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing children for permanence through high-quality direct work and will benefit from continuous professional development in an Ofsted-rated outstanding service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good health and wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in Child Permanence Reports and casework.
• Trained in Trauma Informed Practice and Signs of Safety model.
• Skilled in statutory responsibilities and direct work with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a plan of adoption.
• Complete meaningful Child Permanence Reports.
• Work within a small social work team.
• Apply the Signs of Safety model during practice.

Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Respectful Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

A leading children's service provider in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Social Worker/Senior Social Worker to support children through the adoption process. This role offers a competitive salary of £37,280 – £47,181 per annum, plus benefits such as flexible working arrangements and an onsite parking scheme. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing children for permanence through high-quality direct work and will benefit from continuous professional development in an Ofsted-rated outstanding service.