Adoption Support Social Worker in Angus, Arbroath

An opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join Angus Council's Carer Support Team on a permanent basis. This job is workstyle 3 - Flexi You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This is an opportunity to join our Carer Support Service; the post is based within the Interim Care Team with a primary focus on fostering and kinship care. The Carer Support Service covers all aspects of fostering, kinship care and adoption, and workers may be involved in assessments and other areas of work across teams when required. You will be involved in assessing prospective carers, providing ongoing support and supervision to carers, and helping them meet the individual needs of children and young people in their care. You will also work directly with carers, families, children and young people, alongside colleagues and partner agencies, to support care planning and promote positive outcomes. The role includes participating in recruitment processes for foster carers and adopters, contributing to recruitment activities and information sessions with members of the public. You will also be involved in developing and delivering training, as well as facilitating groups for carers and children. These activities generally take place during office hours and evenings, with occasional weekend work required. Training and group sessions are planned in advance, with responsibilities shared across the team. We are looking for a Social Worker with strong assessment, communication and organisational skills, an understanding of child development and relevant legislation, and the ability to build positive working relationships with carers, families and professionals, underpinned by non-judgemental and anti-oppressive practice. You should be able to manage competing demands, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate a flexible approach to your work. Previous experience in fostering, kinship care or adoption would be beneficial but is not essential. Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice are available, including individual supervision, peer group reflective practice sessions and group sessions facilitated by a Clinical Psychologist. Ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported, and individual interests and areas for development are promoted wherever possible. In 2024, Angus Council's Fostering and Adoption Services underwent a full short-notice inspection by the Care Inspectorate, with both services receiving a grade of 5 (Very Good). In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus"document and our website for more information about working for Angus Council. We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.