Description
Social Worker ADOPTIONWest Hertfordshire
Contract 8-10 weeks may be longer
We are a recruitment company and we are currently looking for an GSCC registered and experienced Social Worker Adoption on a short term contract basis.
To contribute to the effective work of the Adoption Team and to be the key workers for relinquished children and non agency work. This will include recruitment, training, assessment and support of adopters in line with adoption standards.
You will carry out recruitment, assessing, preparing, training and providing on-going support for substitute families. You will work alongside members of Area Teams offering support and advice on family placement matters and attending appropriate departmental meetings as delegated by Adoption Team Manager. You will provide post-adoption or post placement support. You will keep up-to-date with legislation and new developments regarding the placement of children in substitute families. You will carry out co-working with groups of prospective adopters. You will retain appropriate records and work to departmental policies and procedures. You will provide information to the public about Adoption matters. You will support and prepare the assessment of children relinquished by their parents for adoption and take on the key social work role. You will provide court reports as required in line with duties
In the first instance please forward your CV for consideration or visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more opportunities. Candidates will be required to attend a local interview and we will obtain a CRB disclosure on your behalf for which we will pay for.