At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adoptive families and children through emotional and practical guidance.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and the chance to impact families positively.
- Other info: Engage in community events and workshops to enhance your skills.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions to family dynamics.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Social Worker with a focus on post-order care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview CFS Senior Social Worker – Post Order Team.
This contract role (initial period of 2 weeks) focuses on post-order care and supporting adoptive families.
The position offers an opportunity to make a difference for children and families within a supportive environment.
Responsibilities Provide emotional and practical support to Special Guardians and adoptive families.
Assist families to adjust to new dynamics and challenges.
Advise on parenting strategies, especially for children with trauma or attachment needs.
Identify and report safeguarding concerns to safeguarding teams.
Attend conferences and Child in Need (Ci N) meetings when appropriate.
Support children and families to manage trauma, loss, identity, and attachment issues.
Refer and coordinate therapeutic services such as counselling, CAMHS, and play therapy.
Assist families in understanding the impact of early experiences on behaviour.
Conduct post-order assessments for support services or funding such as ASF.
Evaluate ongoing needs of children and families.
Manage referrals within a busy duty system.
Advocate for access to education, health, or specialist services.
Liaise with schools, health professionals, and other agencies.
Support children in understanding their life history and adoption journey.
Provide or update life story materials.
Lead training, workshops, or guidance on attachment and trauma-informed care.
Participate in family events and support coffee mornings for Special Guardians.
Assist the birth records counsellor with access and redaction of birth files for adult adoptees.
Qualifications / Experience Experience as a CFS Senior Social Worker with post-order care and experience supporting adoptive families.
Ability to work with safeguarding teams and multi-agency professionals, and to provide trauma- and attachment-informed support.
Benefits
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
