Deputy Team Manager

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Flexible. An office base in one of the offices within the Adoption West region (Bristol, Gloucester, or Trowbridge) and working from home.

Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and a 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. As part of an internal restructure, our functions going forward will be service‑led across the region, rather than office/hub based.

• Responsible for supervising Adoption Support social workers in assessing the support needs of adoptive families.
• Contributing to developing and improving the Adoption Support services across the region.
• Deputising in the absence of the Team manager.

• A Social Work qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England.
• At least two years’ experience relevant to adoption within the past five years.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice.
• The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions.

• Flexible working arrangements, including job shares.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to the Child Care vouchers scheme.
• Support through supervision and training in a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role.

• 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.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Anjali Gupta or Anita Huggins.

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principles and Values during the interviewing process.

6/7/2026