At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adoptive families and assess their needs while providing therapeutic assistance.
- Company: Join Adoption West, a leading Regional Adoption Agency with a Good Ofsted rating.
- Benefits: Flexible working environment, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Exciting growth phase with a focus on service-led support across the region.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative journey, helping children and families find their forever homes.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for supporting families in need.
The predicted salary is between 30553 - 37343 £ per year.
Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:
- The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
- Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
- Post adoption support services
- Services to birth family and adopted adults
This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our Good rating from Ofsted. As part of an internal restructure, our functions going forward will be service led across the region, rather than office/hub based.
Main duties:
- Providing advice and support to adoptive families
- Assessing the support needs of adoptive families
- Working with children and families with complex needs
- Providing therapeutic support to families either directly or via ASF applications
Location: Gloucester/Trowbridge/Bristol.
Adoption Support Social Worker employer: Wilts Promoting Partners
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