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Volume 48 (Issue 3-4, October-December 2024) is now available!

News and updates-14 Jan 2025 - 09:41

Vicky Walker, Production Editor for the ‘Adoption & Fostering’ journal takes us through the articles for the final instalment of Volume 48. She outlines the key themes of this edition - wellbeing, adolescence and the role of the government.

Independent Social Worker
Independent Social Worker 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. Coram IAC £2750 plus travel, including Stage 1 Review; £2500 Plus travel, without Stage 1 Review Coram IAC Office Cockfosters & Applicants Homes As and when required
Independent Social Worker
Independent Social Worker 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.

Barnardo's Adoption Midlands and South West Fee to be paid per assessment plus travel expenses and occasional overnight stays Predominantly Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and Birmingham Variable
Adoption Support Social Worker
Adoption Support Social Worker We are recruiting a qualified social worker with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience to join an Adoption Support Team within Adopt London East. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of this Regional Adoption Agency which provides adoption services on behalf of the London Boroughs of Havering (host borough), Barking and Dagenham, Tower Hamlets and Newham. The Adoption Support Team provide a service to adopted children and their adoptive families, birth families and adopted adults. Adopt London East £40,833 - £45,021pa (Plus £4k Market Supplement) Romford, East London and Home Working 2784 36

Child sexual abuse in foster and kinship care, special guardianship and adoption

News and updates-27 Jan 2025 - 11:40

CoramBAAF has just published a new Good Practice Guide and companion guide that together address the critical issue of child sexual abuse in foster care, kinship care, adoption, and special guardianship. These guides explore the challenges professionals face, practical strategies for safeguarding, and the importance of reflective practice to better protect vulnerable children.