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Recruitment & Assessment Adoption Social Worker
| Posting date: | 18 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,098.54 to £40,312.83 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Location: | St. Helens, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Nugent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000371 |
Summary
Now is a great time to join Nugent's Children's Service’s on our 'journey to outstanding'. We are one of the largest social care charities in the North West and are looking for an exceptional individual to work within our Adoption Service, St Helens.
We are currently recruiting for: A Recruitment and Assessment Adoption Social Worker – Nugent Adoption
Hours of work: 18.5 hours
Location: Adoption Service Hub , St Helens, with some remote/agile working.
About The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assessing Social Worker to join Nugent’s small and friendly Adoption team. This is a varied and interesting role; including the recruitment, assessment and support of prospective and current adoptive families. Prospective Adopters Report (PAR) and other report writing, family finding duties, attendance at adoption related events across the UK including approval and matching Panels, attendance at Court where required and Preparation Group work with prospective adopters.
The post holder may also provide an access to records and intermediary service to adoptees and birth families if and when required. (Training and support will be provided for this where necessary).
The post holder may be required to contribute to post approval training events for adopters and will undertake commissioned pieces of work such as Non-agency adoption assessments (Step Parent Adoptions) and the production of Life Story Work.
The Successful Applicant:
The role would suit a social worker with previous adoption experience or an experienced children’s or fostering social worker. We may consider a more recently qualified social worker with other relevant previous experience.
What we offer:
Salary Range - £38,098.54 to £40,312.83 pro rata
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Occupational Sickness Scheme
Access to offers and discounts
Recommend a friend scheme
Values Awards
A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
Career Progression opportunities
Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service
How to apply
To apply, please complete an online application form or alternatively, send an electronic application form and a supporting statement to HR@wearenugent.org
Deadline for applications
Closing date for applications will be 28/06/2024 with interview dates week commencing 1st July.
Contact
Should you have any queries about this role please contact the HR team via email HR@wearenugent.org
The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.
We are currently recruiting for: A Recruitment and Assessment Adoption Social Worker – Nugent Adoption
Hours of work: 18.5 hours
Location: Adoption Service Hub , St Helens, with some remote/agile working.
About The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assessing Social Worker to join Nugent’s small and friendly Adoption team. This is a varied and interesting role; including the recruitment, assessment and support of prospective and current adoptive families. Prospective Adopters Report (PAR) and other report writing, family finding duties, attendance at adoption related events across the UK including approval and matching Panels, attendance at Court where required and Preparation Group work with prospective adopters.
The post holder may also provide an access to records and intermediary service to adoptees and birth families if and when required. (Training and support will be provided for this where necessary).
The post holder may be required to contribute to post approval training events for adopters and will undertake commissioned pieces of work such as Non-agency adoption assessments (Step Parent Adoptions) and the production of Life Story Work.
The Successful Applicant:
The role would suit a social worker with previous adoption experience or an experienced children’s or fostering social worker. We may consider a more recently qualified social worker with other relevant previous experience.
What we offer:
Salary Range - £38,098.54 to £40,312.83 pro rata
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Occupational Sickness Scheme
Access to offers and discounts
Recommend a friend scheme
Values Awards
A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
Career Progression opportunities
Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service
How to apply
To apply, please complete an online application form or alternatively, send an electronic application form and a supporting statement to HR@wearenugent.org
Deadline for applications
Closing date for applications will be 28/06/2024 with interview dates week commencing 1st July.
Contact
Should you have any queries about this role please contact the HR team via email HR@wearenugent.org
The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.