Adoption Support Social Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£19,931 - £20,885
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Trowbridge, BA14 8JN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Specific duties and responsibilities include: The assessment of adopters and the matching and placements of children for adoption: Undertaking assessments of prospective adopters and presenting assessments to the Adoption Panel Provide support to prospective adopters during and after approval, including through the LAC reviewing process. Contributing to the development and training of adopters. Assessment of adoption support needs giving due consideration to the wishes and opinions of the child and the adoptive family, the nature of the problem that has called for adoption support: To draw up support plan and implement, with the child and adoptive family, an appropriate action plan to come to terms with or ameliorate the identified problems. To convene and chair case specific and other liaison/multiagency meetings as appropriate. All children in need procedures are completed in a timely manner. Applications sourced and made to the Adoption Support Fund Providing an efficient homefinding service that meets the needs of children needing adoptive placements within prescribed timescales: To provide consultation to Social workers who are placing children for adoption To work jointly with social workers to assess appropriate matches for children needing adoptive placements. To support and promote the development of a dedicated adoption team identity and shared objectives within a changing and developing environment which include: To contribute to the timeliness of the Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs), Adoption Support Assessments and Non Agency Adoptions The team continues to provide and develop the adoption support core offer as outlined in the adoption passport Looked after children and adoption regulations requirements are completed within timescales. Provision of birth records counseling and supporting adopted adults to access birth records. Participate in the teams duty rota Model and provide good equalities practice. Value diversity within the team and in contact with other professionals, children, young people and families. Operate within the County policy and regularly updates him/herself with social work methods, new legislation and procedures, including Childrens Act 2004 and Every Child Matters. To secure the effective involvement of parents/carers, children and young people in the development and evaluation of services. Through liaison with other professionals build positive working relationships to ensure effective joint working practices. Acquire and maintain local knowledge including links with and information of statutory and voluntary groups in order to maximise co-ordination and joint working to improve outcomes for children. To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced. To assist the Manager and ATM in the robust management of resources within the team by ensuring quality and value for money in service delivery. Specific requirements for this post: Able to travel throughout the Adoption West area Able to work outside normal working hours on a planned basis and at short notice.

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