Social Worker Advanced Practitioner Within Adoption Team in Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire

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Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Adoption Team, Stoke-on-Trent, £31.95 Hourly, Ongoing, Full Time

Are you ready to embark on a meaningful journey with an exciting opportunity as a Social Worker Advanced Practitioner within the Adoption Team in Stoke-on-Trent? This is an ongoing position offering a generous hourly rate of £31.95, designed for someone with an ASYE and at least three years of experience, plus a background in supervisory or practice development roles. If you are enthusiastic about working with children and families, this could be your next big adventure!

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the flexibility and financial advantages of an hourly salary at £31.95, allowing you to manage your work-life balance with ease.
• Full-time hours give you the opportunity to fully engage with your role, further developing your skills in the field of adoption.
• Experience the variety and exposure of locum work, which adds diversity to your career and enhances your professional growth.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional development, networking, and skill enhancement, keeping your career journey dynamic and forward-moving.
• Relish in the supportive environment offered by our team, ensuring you feel valued and connected in your workplace.

What you will do:

• Undertake a range of tasks related to Adoption Assessment as allocated by the Adoption Team Manager, managing a full caseload.
• Prioritise work efficiently, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Recruit, prepare, assess, and train prospective adoptive parents, including non-agency adoptions, using a child-centred approach.
• Match Looked After Children with suitable adoptive parents, providing high-quality and timely assessments and reports for various forums such as Court Proceedings and Child Protection Case Conferences.
• Maintain accurate client records both electronically and on paper, aligning with the policies and procedures of the Together4Children Regional Permanency Arrangement.
• Engage in regular supervision or consultation with the Team Manager, highlighting significant issues concerning Adopters, Children, and Families.
• Support the professional development of team members, including social work students and non-social work qualified staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Together4Children Regional Permanency Arrangement and other partners or agencies to achieve outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Contribute to the formulation of new initiatives and policies within Stoke-on-Trent and the Together4Children Regional Permanency Arrangement.

Stoke-on-Trent offers the perfect mix of cultural heritage, thriving arts scene, and beautiful countryside. As a great place to live and work, the city is home to a friendly and welcoming community, with affordable living and a variety of leisure activities for all ages. Join us in making a difference in the heart of Staffordshire!

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