Adoption Social Worker

£45 per hour

Play a vital role in supporting children waiting for adoption and ensuring they have a safe and loving forever home. Duties are multifaceted, involving direct work with children and families, administrative tasks, and collaboration with other professionals.

Duties :

• Evaluate the child's physical, emotional, and social development, and identify any concerns or challenges.
• Establish a strong rapport with the child, creating a safe and supportive space for open communication.
• Represent the child's interests and ensure they have access to appropriate services and support.
• Prepare children for adoption
• Provide ongoing support to the child throughout the adoption process, offering reassurance, guidance, and emotional support.
• Assess children's needs and circumstances to determine the most appropriate adoptive family. This involves gathering information about the child's:
• Carefully match children with adoptive families based on their assessed needs and the adoptive family's experience, resources, and capacity to provide support.
• Support both the child and the adoptive family during the legal process of adoption, ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and all necessary steps are taken.
• Monitor the adopted child's well-being, ensuring they are thriving in their new home and receiving the appropriate support.
• Meticulously document all interactions, assessments, and interventions in the child's file, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Provide information to the court about the child's circumstances and the adoption process.
• Respond to any concerns about the child's welfare, conducting investigations and taking appropriate action to protect the child.
• Advocate for the child's best interests throughout the adoption process, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Social work
• Registered with social work England
• Clear and Enhanced DBS
• Full Driving License

Why work for Randstad :

• Dedicated Consultant to help with your recruitment needs
• Twice weekly Payroll
• Refer a friend bonus

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