Adoption West- Birth Links Social Worker, Bath and North East Somerset Council

Adoption West- Birth Links Social Worker, Bath and North East Somerset Council

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About Bath and North East Somerset Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council is a local authority overseeing local services.

Note: This is not a vacancy with Bath & North East Somerset Council or Wiltshire Council. Please contact Adoption West for further information.

Location:
Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire Councils.

Adoption West Provides a Range of Adoption Services Including:

• The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
• Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
• Post adoption support services
• Services to birth families and adopted adults

This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our Good rating from Ofsted.
Birth Links is the team within Adoption West, which provides support to Birth Parents and Adopted Adults across the entire region.

We are looking to recruit a part-time, two days per week, Birth Links Social Worker.

Main Duties

• Provide access to adoption records and Sch2 counselling services to adopted adults across the Adoption West region
• Liaise with Local Authorities, Voluntary Agencies, Courts, and the General Registry Office to locate and gather adoption records
• Support the summarising of these records and facilitate their sensitive sharing with adopted adults
• Provide intermediary advice and signposting services to adopted adults
• Offer emotional support through short-term sessions with adopted adults

You Will Need

• A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
• Ability to travel across the region; must have own vehicle and driving license
• Effective communication skills with empathy and understanding, with some knowledge of adoption and its lifelong impact
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Experience managing caseloads and working to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork skills, sharing knowledge and managing cases collaboratively

About Adoption West

• An organization with extensive experience and a learning culture committed to staff development
• Support through supervision and training
• Flexible working arrangements, including job sharing
• Benefits include a Local Government Pension Scheme and Child Care vouchers

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact us. All candidates are expected to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Values and Principles

All applicants will be assessed against Adoption West\’s Behaviour Principles and Values during the interview process.

Application Details

Visit our website: Birth Links Social Worker – Wiltshire Career Site

Safeguarding Statement

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, following safer recruitment practices.

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