Adoption Support Social Worker


Company:	Wiltshire Council
Salary:	£39,862 - £41,771
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Hybrid
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:

The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters

Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption

Post adoption support services

Services to birth family and adopted adults

This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. As part of an internal restructure, our functions going forward will be service led across the region, rather than office/hub based.

Main duties:

Providing advice and support to adoptive families

Assessing the support needs of adoptive families

Working with children and families with complex needs

Providing therapeutic support to families either directly or via ASF applications

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