Overview
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.
Adoption West:
- is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role.
- provides support through supervision and training.
- offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares.
- provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Childcare vouchers scheme.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.
Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.
To support the Manager in managing the services of the Adoption West at an operational level and actively participating in service development and improvement work.
Undertaking supervisory/management responsibilities as appropriate for this post. Taking key casework decisions in the absence of the Manager within delegated powers.
The post holder will support the Manager to direct, co-ordinate and provide leadership to all staff within the team.
The post holder will deputise for the Manager as appropriate during times of absence, providing management cover and support to operational arrangements.
The post holder will assist in ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with the National Minimum Standards, and Adoption Regulations, Adoption West’s agreed priorities, policies and procedures; and to seek improvement and innovation in how services are provided.
Responsible for supervising a small team of social workers in the recruitment, training and assessment of prospective adopters.
