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Independent Social Worker

| Barnardo's Adoption Midlands and South West

Barnardo’s wish to recruit Independent Social Workers to help with our adoption work predominantly in the Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and Birmingham areas. We will accept applications from other geographical areas within our region. We are looking for qualified and experienced Social Workers who have experience of carrying out adoption assessments. Although the postholders will work independently as external consultants on a freelance basis, the postholders will be supervised and supported in their work by a Practice Manager and will be invited to training events and external consultant forums on a regular basis.

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Senior Social Work Practitioner - Coram Intercountry Adoption Team

| CoramIAC

We are currently advertising for two positions, one within our Assessment team, and one within our Post-Approval team. Assessment Senior Practitioner - To provide Coram IAC’s Intercountry assessment and support services in accordance with adoption guidance and regulations. To help coordinate intercountry adoption assessments, quality assuring and overseeing the work of sessional social workers. Post-Approval Senior Practitioner - To provide Coram IAC’s Post Approval Services and Country Programmes in accordance with adoption guidance and regulations. Supporting and advising families through the post approval/post placement period and ensuring smooth progress through liaison with the Adoption Manager and Post Approval Administration Team. This post is for a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England.

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Senior Social Worker

| Parents And Children Together (PACT)

We are looking for a full time Senior Social Worker to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families. The Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service. The postholder will take part in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters and undertake ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel. The postholder will support families throughout the matching process and up until the Adoption Order.

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Independent Social Worker

| Coram IAC

We are seeking to recruit experienced freelance Social Workers to assess applicants for their suitability as adoptive parents and Early Permanence carers. The postholder must be able to take work in London and the surrounding counties. Applicants must be self-motivated, able to work to deadlines and be flexible in meeting the needs of the applicants and the agency. Substantial experience in adoption work is essential. An Induction and ongoing training will be provided.