Job summary This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information. 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.priborskyadoptionwest.co.uk 07701363574 Rosa Baiges,rosa.baigesadoptionwest.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. 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. 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 (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)