At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct adoption assessments and support placements while contributing to creative family placement activities.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at CCS Adoption, focused on child-centred services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible hours and excellent career growth potential in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through innovative adoption practices.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with adoption experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 37973 - 41994 £ per year.
Salary: £37,973 to £41,994 per annum (Scale Points 28-32), depending on qualifications and experience
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term
Location: CCS Adoption Office in Bristol (in accordance with the CCS hybrid working policy)
Closing Date: 5 pm Tuesday 8th September 2026
Interview Date: 24th or 25th September 2026
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adoption Social Worker to join our Social Work service. The post is based in our Bristol office (with opportunities for home working through our Hybrid Working Policy) and covers Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, Swindon and South Wales.
The post-holder will be a qualified Social Worker, preferably with adoption experience, who will undertake adoption assessments and support placements, as well as contribute to all aspects of the adoption service. This will include recruitment activities, family finding, post-adoption support and training.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to delivering creative, child-centred adoption services and will contribute to a range of family placement activities. Creativity and innovative practice are encouraged and welcomed.
The successful applicant may be offered the position of Adoption Social Worker or Senior Adoption Social Worker, depending on their skills and experience. There may be some negotiation in the number of contracted hours for this role.
Adoption Social Worker (or Senior Adoption Social Worker) employer: Ccs Adoption
Join a passionate team at CCS Adoption in Bristol, where we prioritise creativity and innovation in delivering child-centred adoption services. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth, offering opportunities for home working under our hybrid policy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across multiple regions. With competitive salaries and a commitment to employee development, CCS Adoption is an excellent employer for those looking to advance their social work career in a rewarding environment.
