Social Worker – Adoption – Lancashire – £36

Ashberry Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence de recrutement au Royaume-Uni recherche un travailleur social pour un poste au sein de l'équipe d'adoption à Lancashire. Le candidat doit avoir un DIPSW ou une qualification équivalente, ainsi qu'une solide expérience en évaluation des adoptés. Avec un soutien complet durant le processus, ce rôle implique des responsabilités variées allant des évaluations à la formation des applicants. Une rémunération compétitive avec un bonus de recommandation est également offerte.

Benefits

Consultant dédié pour le soutien à la recherche d'emploi

Équipe de conformité amicale

Fourniture d'un DBS amélioré

Bonus de recommandation de 250 £

Qualifications

• Enregistrement Social Work England requis.
• Certificat DBS amélioré et à jour nécessaire.
• Compétences de communication excellentes.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des évaluations approfondies et complexes d'adoptants potentiels.
• Planifier et participer à la formation des candidats adoptifs.
• Contribuer à des événements régionaux et nationaux selon les besoins.

Skills

Communication

Prise de décision

Flexibilité

Compétences en informatique

Education

DIPSW ou équivalent en travail social

Job description

Social Worker
Team: Adoption
Location: Lancashire
Rate: £36
Essential that applicants have completed adoption/or fostering assessments.

Duties and responsibilities :

This post is based within Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool with a need to work within the legislation, Adoption Agencies’ Regulations and National Minimum Adoption Standards at all times.
It is located in the Recruitment & Assessment Team

• To undertake thorough and complex assessments of adoptive applicants, to analyse the information provided, and to present well written Prospective Adopter’s Reports to the Adoption Panel.

• To plan and participate in the preparation and training of Adoptive applicants.

• To support adoptive applicants through the process of matching and into placement

• Being involved in planning, facilitating and running training events.

• To work as an enthusiastic and committed team member, contributing to the development of the Service.

• To participate in team meetings, service meetings and any working groups deemed to be appropriate.

• To participate in and deliver training for staff and adoptive applicants.

• To participate in regional and national events as appropriate.

• To contribute to administrative, monitoring and evaluation systems for the adoption service

Core Duties

1. To carry out the statutory obligations of the Regional Adoption Agencies within the context of Government guidelines, policies, strategies and procedures.
2. To comply with the Regional Adoption Agencies administrative and financial procedures including the maintenance of appropriate records.
3. To make full use of Information Technology and all computer systems in use by the Regional Adoption Agencies as and when required.
4. To liaise and negotiate with other professionals in statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.
5. To prepare for, attend and contribute fully towards the supervision process, staff meetings, in-house or external training courses.
6. To prepare for and contribute to the Staff Development Portfolio in accordance with the Regional Adoption Agencies policy.
7. To be aware of and responsive to the differing needs of all sections of the community.
8. To be responsible for own continued learning and share an up to date knowledge of research findings in relevant fields of social work.
9. To manage an allocated workload of adoption support work according to Regional Adoption Agencies priorities.

To take part in reviews and other safeguarding meetings as necessary.

Office Use: 5271059

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.