Social Worker - Adoption Team

Overview

Finding Families Social Worker – Wolverhampton City Council

Pay Rate: £30.57 - £33.30 per hour (Umbrella). 3-month Contract | 37 Hours | ASAP Start | DBS Required.

Wolverhampton City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Finding Families Social Worker to join the Regional Adoption Agency. This role plays a vital part in securing safe, stable, and nurturing adoptive families for children across the Black Country region. If you are passionate about adoption work, skilled in assessment and relationship-building, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, child-centred service.

• Casework & Assessment
  • Provide timely, high-quality social work interventions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes
  • Undertake complex adoption casework, including assessing prospective adopters
  • Assess adopter suitability for matching with specific children, considering long-term needs
  • Develop and manage adoption support plans in line with statutory guidance
  • Produce clear, analytical written and verbal reports based on complex evidence
  • Maintain accurate, well-organised case files and meet statutory timescales
• Practice & Professional Standards
  • Apply the Behaviours and Guiding Principles for Children & Young People Services
  • Use research, legislation, and statutory guidance to inform practice
  • Adopt a restorative practice approach in all areas of work
  • Participate in duty systems as required
  • Provide guidance to family support workers and administrative staff
  • Respond sensitively and promptly to service user enquiries and complaints
• Integrated Working
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies across the Regional Adoption Agency
  • Build strong professional relationships with adopters, children, and families
  • Offer consultation, support, and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies
  • Contribute to group work, training, and wider service development
• Other Duties
  • Participate in training, appraisal, and continuous professional development
  • Comply with Council policies including safeguarding, data protection, and equality
  • Support service improvement and uphold the Council s Corporate Parenting responsibilities

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years  experience as a Social Worker within Children s Services as a Permanent Social Worker within an England Local Authority
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari (email address removed) or call (phone number removed).

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice‑weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.