Social Worker - Adoption

Leaders in Care; Conwy; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Leaders in Care are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adoption Team on an interim basis in North Wales. The role focuses on Post Adoption Support within a flexible hybrid working arrangement, under supportive management.

You will assess prospective adopters, assist with matching and family finding, and collaborate with regional agencies to ensure timely placements. A statutory role requiring SW England registration and a strong knowledge of Adoption Act 2002.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable experience in adoption, family finding, or permanence planning.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance (e.g., Adoption and Children Act 2002).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-agency team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of prospective adopters, including PAR (Prospective Adopter Reports).
• Support the matching process and contribute to family finding for children with a plan of adoption.
• Work closely with regional adoption agencies and other professionals to ensure timely and stable placements.
• Provide post-adoption support to children, families, and adoptive parents.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Attend relevant panels and contribute to care planning processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Autonomous working

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

1-2 days in the office |6 Month Rolling Contract | Adoption Team | Supportive Management | Flexibility Encouraged

Leaders in Care are working with a forward-thinking Local Authority in North Wales s that is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adoption Team on an interim basis to support with Post Adoption Support

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and supportive team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of prospective adopters, including PAR (Prospective Adopter Reports).
• Support the matching process and contribute to family finding for children with a plan of adoption.
• Work closely with regional adoption agencies and other professionals to ensure timely and stable placements.
• Provide post-adoption support to children, families, and adoptive parents.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Attend relevant panels and contribute to care planning processes.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable experience in adoption, family finding, or permanence planning.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance (e.g., Adoption and Children Act 2002).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-agency team.

Offer & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £38.43P/H.
• Hybrid working model – just 2 to 3 days per week in the office.
• Supportive and collaborative management team.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established and respected Local Authority.
• Weekly payroll and contract stability.

As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care Wales