Deputy Team Manager - Adoption Support
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,141 to £48,227 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | pro rata (plus 5% market supplement currently under review) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | BS1 6XN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6760 |
Summary
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 adopters
Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
Post adoption support services
Services to birth family and adopted adults
This 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 duties
Responsible 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 region
Deputising in the absence of the Team manager
You will need:
A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
At 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 decisions
is 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 shares
provides 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.
For an informal discussion contact; Anjali Gupta Anjali.gupta@adoptionwest.co.uk
Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values:
All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principles and Values during the interviewing process.
The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
Post adoption support services
Services to birth family and adopted adults
This 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 duties
Responsible 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 region
Deputising in the absence of the Team manager
You will need:
A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
At 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 decisions
is 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 shares
provides 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.
For an informal discussion contact; Anjali Gupta Anjali.gupta@adoptionwest.co.uk
Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values:
All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principles and Values during the interviewing process.
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