Adoption Support Social worker
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,240.00 to £25,401.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24240.00 - £25401.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, BA14 8JN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | F0041-5675 |
Summary
Knowledge and Skills Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment. Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in the area of specialism. Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems. Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved. Planning and workload management skills. Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out complex client assessments. Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria. Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to deliver training. Accurate record keeping and report writing. Good presentational skills. Knowledge of financial assessment processes. Creativity and Innovation Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve complex issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality and efficiency of services. Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action - within the boundary of well-defined policies. Contribute to long term strategies. Responsible for professional advice, assessments or referrals, ensuring interventions are timely and cost effective. Manage a complex and varied caseload within a framework of policy and procedures subject to managerial control and review of results. Research information to support and develop services for the client group. Prepare standard reports and contribute to reports for court/tribunals as required, representing the service at court/tribunal attendance as required. Assess and oversee adaptation work including advice and demonstration of specialist equipment to clients.