Social Worker - Adoption Team

Location Aylesbury
Job type Permanent
Salary £37363.00 - £45058.00 per annum
Reference HQ00100060_1574873003

Sanctuary Social Care currently has a permanent vacancy for an experience and dedicated Social Worker to work within an Adoption Team based in Aylesbury. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work Practice in Children's Services and be registered with the HCPC.

As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £37,363 - £45,058 per annum.

Summary:

  • This post will mainly focus on Recruitment & Assessment of Adopters and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team working closely with colleagues across children's services and in partnership with external agencies.
  • Duties will include: Completing Prospective Adopter Reports, matching and post placement support, delivering workshops and preparation training.
  • The team also compile reports for the court in respect of non-agency adoption applications.

Benefits:

  • You'll also be entitled to a wide range of bcc benefits, including a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 26%, discount in shops / restaurants and 1/3 off local trains and buses.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Significant senior level frontline experience within children's services
  • Proven assessment skills and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of children in adoptive families

Apply today:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Amanda Hubert; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.