Social Worker Level 3 - Part time ; Aspire Adoption

Overview

Social Worker Level 3 - Part time 18.5h (Aspire Adoption)

Salary £47,181 Starting Salary

The pay range for this role is £47,181 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues).

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site – More than just a job brochure

Level 3 Social Worker (18.5-hour post based at the Civic; hybrid working model)

Service/Team:
Aspire Adoption

Reports to:
Jo Hubbard, Family Finding team manager

• Visiting allocated children within statutory timescales, whilst understanding the impact on early trauma and attachment.
• Ensure the child’s voice is central to planning, matching and placement.
• Seek to secure permanence by way of adoption for children who have a Placement Order, following the family finding flow chart.
• Work across two authorities and build effective and positive working relationships with social workers, IROs, foster carers and parents.
• Direct work to prepare children for permanence.
• Preparation of Court paperwork including Court statements.
• Work with the case management systems ensuring they are up to date and child focused.

• Has experience working alongside children in care, attending reviews, updating care plans etc.
• Ideally would have adoption experience.
• Can present complex information in writing and in person including adoption panel and Court.
• Willingness to drive distances including overnight stays where necessary.
• Will work in a professional manner alongside families and professionals.
• Will use supervision including clinical supervision to reflect on practice and own development.
• Has knowledge of child care legislation and adoption statutory guidance and child protection procedures.
• Undertake confident analysis and decision making.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Jo Hubbard, Team Manager. Joan

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

BCP Council is committed to inclusion and providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to making the recruitment process positive and accessible.

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BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of coastline. We offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, inclusive place for generations to come.

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BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.