At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adoptive families and children through emotional and practical guidance.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving lives for vulnerable children.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and impactful work.
- Other info: Short-term contract with potential for meaningful connections.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Social Worker with post-order care expertise.
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 & Pay Rate
This is a contract role for 2 weeks, offering a competitive pay rate (to be discussed based on experience).
You will become part of a supportive team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
