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. 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.
• 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 Child Care vouchers scheme.
  
  Salary:£46,946 - £49,067 (inclusive of a 5% market supplement agreed until the end of March 2026)
Hours:37 per week Contract:This post will be covering maternity leave and a secondment. The post will be for up to 1 year. The postholder will manage staff in both the Gloucester and Trowbridge offices.