At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide adoption support services and assess needs of adoptive families using various therapeutic approaches.
- Company: Join Adoption Now, a dedicated adoption service partnered with multiple councils including Bolton and Tameside.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £19,913 to £22,545 with a professional bar at £20,885; commitment to professional development.
- Other info: This role is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital service supporting families and children through the adoption process in Bolton.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have post-qualifying experience.
The predicted salary is between 19913 - 22545 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity to join Adoption Now, a busy, committed and experienced adoption service. The role is based in the Adoption Support workstream and will be based in Bolton. You will be an employee of Tameside Council and seconded to Bolton MBC. This role forms part of the partnership with Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, and Bury Councils.
Responsibilities
- Provide adoption support services to families from match to when children reach adulthood and beyond.
- Assess needs of adoptive families using approaches such as Theraplay, DDP, NVR and Therapeutic Life Story Work.
- Deliver workshops to adoptive families, face‑to‑face or virtually.
- Work independently and contribute to the development of wider services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and minimum standards.
- Work within a statutory child care setting and support complex safeguarding.
Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Preferred post‑qualifying experience in a statutory child care setting.
- Strong assessment skills and experience working with families under pressure.
- Comfortable delivering workshops face‑to‑face or virtually.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and statutory minimum standards.
Professional Development
- Professional grade development bar requires 1) a relevant professional qualification at Level 6 or above, 2) minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, 3) maintained membership of a regulated body, 4) professional standards practised to the highest expected level.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and all staff share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates differences and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Social Worker (Adoption) employer: Tameside Council
Adoption Now is based in Bolton and collaborates with several councils to provide essential adoption services. They offer a supportive environment for professional growth and are committed to safeguarding children's welfare. The team values diversity and is an accredited disability confident employer.
