Open role
Senior Practitioner - Adoption
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Grays, Borough of Thurrock
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £70,720 - £70,720 Per Hour
Job Description
Senior Practitioner – Adoption
Location: Grays, Thurrock
Employer: Thurrock Council
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time Locum (3 Months)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available
Pay Rate: £34.80 per hour
Senior Practitioner – Adoption | Thurrock Council
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adoption to join Thurrock Council's dedicated Adoption Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families while benefiting from flexible hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
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Recruiting and assessing prospective adopters.
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Delivering information events and Preparing to Adopt training.
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Family finding for children and prospective adopters.
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Supporting adoptive families following placement.
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Supporting birth parents throughout the adoption process.
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Completing Post Adoption Support and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments.
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Preparing court reports for non-agency and step-parent adoptions.
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Working closely with partner agencies across Adopt East.
Requirements
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Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
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Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience.
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Previous statutory children's social work and adoption experience.
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Strong assessment, communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
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Enhanced DBS.
Why Thurrock Council?
Thurrock Council offers a collaborative working environment, experienced leadership, flexible hybrid working, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality adoption services that make a real difference to children and families.
Why SW Locums?
At SW Locums, we pride ourselves on providing honest, transparent recruitment with continuous support throughout your locum journey. We offer competitive rates, weekly payroll, dedicated consultant support, fast compliance, and access to exclusive social work opportunities across the UK.
£500 Referral Bonus
Refer a successful candidate and receive a £500 referral bonus.*
Terms and conditions apply.
For more information or to apply, contact:
Sean Wood
Mobile: (phone number removed)
Location: Grays, Thurrock
Employer: Thurrock Council
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time Locum (3 Months)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available
Pay Rate: £34.80 per hour
Senior Practitioner – Adoption | Thurrock Council
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adoption to join Thurrock Council's dedicated Adoption Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families while benefiting from flexible hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
*
Recruiting and assessing prospective adopters.
*
Delivering information events and Preparing to Adopt training.
*
Family finding for children and prospective adopters.
*
Supporting adoptive families following placement.
*
Supporting birth parents throughout the adoption process.
*
Completing Post Adoption Support and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments.
*
Preparing court reports for non-agency and step-parent adoptions.
*
Working closely with partner agencies across Adopt East.
Requirements
*
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
*
Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience.
*
Previous statutory children's social work and adoption experience.
*
Strong assessment, communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
*
Enhanced DBS.
Why Thurrock Council?
Thurrock Council offers a collaborative working environment, experienced leadership, flexible hybrid working, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality adoption services that make a real difference to children and families.
Why SW Locums?
At SW Locums, we pride ourselves on providing honest, transparent recruitment with continuous support throughout your locum journey. We offer competitive rates, weekly payroll, dedicated consultant support, fast compliance, and access to exclusive social work opportunities across the UK.
£500 Referral Bonus
Refer a successful candidate and receive a £500 referral bonus.*
Terms and conditions apply.
For more information or to apply, contact:
Sean Wood
Mobile: (phone number removed)