Job summary 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. Main duties of the job Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters. Linking and matching approved adopters with children. Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children & up until the point an Adoption Order is granted. Preparing reports for adoption panel and court. Assessing Early Permanence carers/providing fostering supervision and support to these carers. Providing duty support across the region. Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals). About us is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role. provides support through supervision and training. offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares. provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £38,626 to £40,476 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0041-3246 Job locations County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN B Bond PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS1 9NE, PO Box 3399 Bristol BS1 9NE BS1 9NE Second Floor The Link Gloucester GL1 2TP GL1 2TP Job description Job responsibilities Professional Social Work qualification. Social Work England registered Please see the role description for the details. Job description Job responsibilities Professional Social Work qualification. Social Work England registered Please see the role description for the details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Social Work England registered Please see the role description for the details. Desirable A post qualifying award in Social Work. A Practice Teachers Award Training qualification Please see role description for all the details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Social Work England registered Please see the role description for the details. Desirable A post qualifying award in Social Work. A Practice Teachers Award Training qualification Please see role description for all the details. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)