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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 adoptersFamily finding services for children requiring permanency via adoptionPost adoption support servicesServices to birth family and adopted adultsThis 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.Main dutiesResponsible 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 regionDeputising in the absence of the Team managerYou will need:A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work EnglandAt 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 decisionsis 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 sharesprovides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values:All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against theBehaviour PrinciplesandValuesduring the interviewing process.TPBN1_UKTJ