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Experienced Social Worker

Job Description

Wirral Council are seeking an experienced and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join their Adoption Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in adoption to work in a supportive and collaborative team. You will be responsible for providing specialist support throughout the adoption process, ensuring that children and families receive the care and guidance they need.

Responsibilities:

  • Adoption Assessments: Conducting thorough assessments of prospective adopters to ensure suitability and readiness for adoption.
  • Matching and Placement: Supporting the matching process, working with children, families, and prospective adopters to find the best placement for the child.
  • Adoption Support: Providing ongoing post-adoption support to adoptive families and children, ensuring any challenges are addressed promptly.
  • Family Engagement: Working closely with children and families to ensure the best outcomes throughout the adoption journey.
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaising with a range of professionals, including health, education, and legal services, to ensure coordinated and effective support.
  • Case Management: Managing a caseload of adoption cases, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements:

  • Is a qualified social worker with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, with specific expertise in adoption work.
  • Is registered with Social Work England.
  • Has a deep understanding of adoption processes, including matching, placement, and post-adoption support.
  • Enhanced DBS.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

  • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
  • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
  • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.