The role is that of a sessional or bank social worker, meaning that cases are allocated on an adhoc basis, typically when team capacity has been reached. As such, this role may interest somebody looking for occasional or part time work rather than a full time role. Work likely to be offered includes adoption assessments, non-agency (step parent) assessments and adoption support assessments and you should be a confident and experienced adoption practitioner, able to work autonomously but with oversight by managers.

• That you are a qualified Social Worker, with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience
• Registered with Social Work England
• Have a broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding
• Strong commitment to securing permanency for children through adoption
• Experience of completing adoption assessments within a Local Authority, Regional Adoption Agency or Voluntary Adoption Agency setting
• Use of research and evidence-based practice
• Commitment to inclusive practice
• Ability to work autonomously
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check would also be required as a condition of employment.