QSW - Adoption (£39.35ph)

Location: SA46

Contract: Ongoing   

Rate: £39.35

Start: ASAP  

About the Role:

We are recruiting a committed and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Adoption Team. This role is central to delivering high-quality adoption services, supporting children to achieve permanence, and working closely with adoptive families to ensure positive, stable outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage a caseload of adoption cases, including assessments, matching, and placement support. 

- Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective adopters in line with adoption regulations. 

- Contribute to permanency planning for children, ensuring timely and appropriate matches. 

- Provide support and guidance to adoptive families pre- and post-placement. 

- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children throughout the adoption process. 

- Work collaboratively with Regional Adoption Agencies and partner organisations. 

- Participate in adoption panels, reviews, and multi-agency meetings. 

- Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements. 

Requirements:

- Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree or equivalent. 

- Registered with Social Care Wales. 

- Experience within children’s services, ideally adoption or fostering. 

- Strong understanding of adoption legislation, safeguarding, and child protection. 

- Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills. 

Desirable:

- Experience working within an Adoption Team or Regional Adoption Agency. 

- Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002.