Qualified Social Worker, Wrexham Council, Children And Families Adoption Team
Wrexham
Ref: EN163-313
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Wrexham |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN163-313 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Wrexham Council, Children And Families Adoption Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team
Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children’s Social Work team
The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager
The responsibilities will include:
• Recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families and for providing a range of support services for adopted families in accordance with assessed needs
• Required to undertake assessments within statutory timescales
• Prepare reports
• Advise and support potential adopters
• Attend Adoption Panels to present Prospective Adopters Reports and work in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure the needs of adoptive families are met and the best outcomes are achieved for children requiring adoptive placements
• Responsible for the delivery of high quality adoption social work in line with statute, regulation and guidance
• Liaise with other professionals
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• 3 month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to CRB and reference clearance
The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.
If you are not an HCPC registered Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Post Qualifying Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role, so please do not apply!
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530
