ADOPTION SOCIAL WORKER
- Recruiter
- Families for Children Adoption
- Location
- Devon
- Salary
- £26,556 - £34,196 fte
- Posted
- 14 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 11 Apr 2018
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
ADOPTION SOCIAL WORKER
Part-time 22 hours per week, 3 days per week
Based at our Head Office in Buckfast, Devon
Salary Scale NJC 30 – 39 (£26,556 - £34,196 fte) based on experience
We are seeking to appoint a creative, committed and experienced adoption social worker. The post will focus on the recruitment, assessment and preparation of adoptive parents, placing children and providing high quality support after placement.
You will need to be able to work to clear timescales, have good communication skills, be diplomatic, empathetic and show sensitivity in all aspects of the role. Post qualifying experience is essential.
In return you will be working for an established Voluntary Adoption Agency with high standards and a competitive edge. You will have an opportunity to work in a specialised area of social work and the rewards will include a flexible work life, high quality support and supervision and a commitment to making a positive difference to children’s lives.
Families for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Full information for this post, including an application form, can be found on our website.
Closing Date: 3rd April 2018
Interview date: 10th April 2018
Interviews will be held at our Buckfast Head office.