Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adoption Team to work full time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Working Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £16,511 - £17,872 per annum
The Council is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this dedication. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level.
Benefits of the role:
- Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking pass
- Professional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balance
- Educational Incentives: Receive a reward of up to £1000 upon successful completion of the practice educator program for social work students
- Training and Development: Access to extensive training programs
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemes
- Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service. Additionally, you will receive an extra day of leave during the Christmas period. There is also an option to purchase up to 10 extra days of leave.
- Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.
- Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive employee wellbeing support services.
Main Duties as a Social Worker:
- Support for Birth Families: Work collaboratively with birth families experiencing difficulties to identify and address issues that may impact the safety and well-being of their children. Provide guidance and support to birth families to explore alternatives to removal, aiming to strengthen family relationships and improve the family’s circumstances before considering removal.
- Exploring Alternatives to Care: Offer and explore various support options and interventions to prevent children from entering the care system. This includes identifying and implementing community resources, family support services, and other preventive measures.
- Placement Decisions: Make informed decisions regarding the placement of siblings, considering whether they should be placed together or separately based on their individual needs, relationships, and best interests. Facilitate discussions and planning to ensure that sibling placements are managed thoughtfully and effectively.
- Assessment of Prospective Foster Carers: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families applying to become foster carers. This includes evaluating their suitability, skills, and readiness to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in care. Use a variety of assessment tools and methods to ensure thorough evaluations.
- Training for Foster Carers: Develop and deliver training programs for prospective foster carers to prepare them for the challenges and responsibilities of fostering. This includes providing information on child development, trauma-informed care, and fostering regulations. Support ongoing learning and development for foster carers through workshops and training sessions.
- Matching Children with Adoptive Families: Work to match children with appropriate adoptive families, ensuring that the placements meet the child's needs and preferences as well as the family’s capabilities. Coordinate and facilitate introductions and interactions between children and prospective adoptive families to ensure a good fit.
- Preparation and Transition: Oversee the process of preparing children for placement with adoptive families, including coordinating logistics and providing emotional support to both the children and the adoptive families. Manage the transition process to ensure that it is smooth and supportive for the child.
- Contact and Post-Adoption Arrangements: Facilitate and make decisions about post-adoption contact arrangements with birth parents, siblings, and other family members. Ensure that these arrangements are in the best interest of the child and manage any practicalities involved. Provide support and guidance to families regarding contact arrangements and their implications.
- Support Throughout the Adoption Process: Offer comprehensive support to all parties involved in the adoption process, including adopted children, adoptive parents, and birth families. Provide emotional, practical, and informational support to address their needs and concerns. Act as a liaison between various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and resolution of any issues that arise.
- Collaboration with Legal Department: Work closely with the legal department to navigate the legal aspects of the adoption process. This includes preparing necessary documentation, attending court proceedings, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Collaborate with legal professionals to address any legal issues related to adoption and provide expert input on case matters.
Key Requirements for this role:
- Possess a degree in Social Work (such as CQSW, CSS, DiPSW, or an equivalent qualification).
- Must be registered with Social Work England.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989.
- Thorough understanding of the developmental stages of children and adolescents.
- Proven ability to conduct detailed analyses and produce high-quality written reports.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Harry Smy; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
