Adoption Social Worker

£45 per hour

Play a vital role in supporting children waiting for adoption and ensuring they have a safe and loving forever home. Duties are multifaceted, involving direct work with children and families, administrative tasks, and collaboration with other professionals.

Duties :

Evaluate the child's physical, emotional, and social development, and identify any concerns or challenges. Establish a strong rapport with the child, creating a safe and supportive space for open communication. Represent the child's interests and ensure they have access to appropriate services and support. Prepare children for adoption Provide ongoing support to the child throughout the adoption process, offering reassurance, guidance, and emotional support. Assess children's needs and circumstances to determine the most appropriate adoptive family. This involves gathering information about the child's: Carefully match children with adoptive families based on their assessed needs and the adoptive family's experience, resources, and capacity to provide support. Support both the child and the adoptive family during the legal process of adoption, ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and all necessary steps are taken. Monitor the adopted child's well-being, ensuring they are thriving in their new home and receiving the appropriate support. Meticulously document all interactions, assessments, and...