Job Summary
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.
WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECT ON NHS JOBS. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN TO YOUR BROWSER: Apply Here
Prospective Adopters Assessments - £2,500 per assessment (additional hours for matching, placement support and Annex A)
Closing date: 28/02/2025
Reporting to: Deputy Team Manager
Interview date: to be confirmed.
We are currently looking to increase our pool of independent social workers who are able to work with families who live within (and occasionally beyond) the Adoption West region. This includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire.
Main Duties of the Job
You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have at least three years post-qualifying experience, preferably with experience in adoption.
In order for your application to be considered please upload your CV with a covering letter.
For an informal discussion about prospective adopter assessments please contact:
Jane Priborsky, Jane.priborsky@adoptionwest.co.uk
07701363574
Rosa Baiges, rosa.baiges@adoptionwest.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
Date posted
14 January 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary: £2,500 a session, £2,500 per assessment
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
F0041-3715
Job Locations
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
B Bond
PO Box 3399
Bristol
BS1 9NE
Second Floor
The Link
Gloucester
GL1 2TP
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Work may include adoption assessments (Stage 2), linking and matching, making and supporting placements, writing Annex A reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have at least three years post-qualifying experience, preferably with experience in adoption.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Employer's Website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr