Adoption Social Worker 

Position: Adoption Social Worker
Location: Staffordshire
Rate: £33.30 per hour
Type: Agency Position

Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker with a passion for adoption? We are seeking an Adoption Social Worker to join our team in Staffordshire. This agency position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to be part of a transformative initiative that positively impacts the lives of children and families across the region.

You will work within the Together4Children Partnership, the Regional Adoption Agency for partner Local Authorities. Together, we strive to:

• Recruit, Assess, and Support: Leverage our collective resources to identify and support prospective adopters and foster carers across the region.
• Improve Matching: Enhance the quality and speed of matching children with families through better planning and a broader selection of adoptive families.
• Provide High-Quality Support: Deliver comprehensive support to children and their adoptive families through direct services and effective partnerships.
• Ensure Consistent Permanency Support: Offer a unified permanency support service across the region, ensuring every child and family receives the right support at the right time.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements: Adhere to all regulatory standards related to adoption, including Non-Agency Adoptions and Intercountry Adoption.

• Recruit and assess prospective adopters, ensuring thorough evaluations and preparation.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to ensure timely and effective matching of children with adoptive families.
• Provide ongoing support to adoptive families, addressing their needs through a range of services.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the regional permanency support offer, ensuring consistency and high standards across the region.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements in relation to adoption, including Non-Agency Adoptions and Intercountry Adoption.

• Competitive hourly rate of £33.30.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to an innovative regional adoption partnership with a focus on best practices.

• Proven experience in adoption social work or a closely related field.
• Strong assessment, matching, and support skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency framework.
• Knowledge of current adoption legislation and regulatory requirements.
   

Contact Emily Cooper at (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.