Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Adoption Social Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting children and families throughout the inter-country adoption process, ensuring that children find safe and loving homes. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families, working within a supportive and professional environment.
The pay is the FTE to £41,000.00 per annum.
Duties
- Conduct assessments of prospective adoptive parents to evaluate their suitability and readiness for adoption
- Facilitate home visits and organise meetings with children, families, and relevant professionals
- Provide guidance and support to children and families throughout the adoption journey
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation in compliance with legal and organisational requirements
- Offer post-placement support to ensure successful integration of adopted children into their new homes
- Collaborate with external agencies, social services, and legal professionals to coordinate care plans
- Advocate for the best interests of children at all times, ensuring their needs are prioritised
- Promote and embed culturally responsive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice throughout the agency, ensuring that children's cultural, ethnic, religious and identity needs are recognised and addressed throughout their adoption journey and beyond.
- Ensure services are delivered with a clear understanding of the lifelong implications of adoption, including issues relating to loss, trauma, attachment, displacement, identity, belonging, contact and reconnecting with birth family members where appropriate.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, Regional Adoption Agencies, CoramBAAF, the Department for Education, overseas authorities, adoption support providers and other relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working with children, demonstrating empathy and understanding of their needs
- Relevant qualification in social work or social care
- Degree in Social Work
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to safeguarding principles and ethical practice in all aspects of work
- Experience of adoption related work
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about adoption, child welfare and committed to supporting vulnerable children through the adoption process. We welcome applications from candidates who are organised, compassionate, and eager to contribute positively to our organisation’s mission.
Pay: £20,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
Experience:
- Adoption : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
