Adoption Social Worker
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SS01147 |
Summary
Closing date
19-May-2026
Reference Number
SS01147
Location
Barry
Actual salary
£37,280.00 - £46,142.00 per Year
Contract Type
Permanent
Position Type
Full Time
About us
Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Collaborative (VVC) is one of five regional Collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales. It performs a range of Adoption Agency functions on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil CBC, RCT CBC, Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. The collaborative is responsible for the recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families and provides a range of support services for adopted adults and adoptive families.
https://www.adopt4vvc.org/en/Home/Home.aspx
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer.
There is no automatic progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9.
Pay Details: Grade 8 SCP 26 – 30 £37,280 to £40,777/ Grade 9 SCP 31 – 35 £41,771 to £46,142
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Docks Office, Barry moving to Ty Jenner, Barry
Description: To carry out the functions of the Collaborative in terms of the recruitment & assessment of adopters, family finding & the provision of adoption support services ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, policies and procedures and performance measures
This post is based within our Recruitment and Assessment Team.
About you
You will need:
• A good standard of general education.
• A recognised Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work i.e. Degree, DipSW, CQSW etc.
• Registration with the Care Council
• Post qualifying experience of statutory childcare social work
• Post qualifying exerience of working with children in the looked after system and adoption.
• Post qualifying experience of presenting written and verbal information to Court and other forums.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience of working with other professionals and agencies.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
For Further Information, contact: Liz Dickinson - 01446 706152
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
19-May-2026
Reference Number
SS01147
Location
Barry
Actual salary
£37,280.00 - £46,142.00 per Year
Contract Type
Permanent
Position Type
Full Time
About us
Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Collaborative (VVC) is one of five regional Collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales. It performs a range of Adoption Agency functions on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil CBC, RCT CBC, Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. The collaborative is responsible for the recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families and provides a range of support services for adopted adults and adoptive families.
https://www.adopt4vvc.org/en/Home/Home.aspx
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer.
There is no automatic progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9.
Pay Details: Grade 8 SCP 26 – 30 £37,280 to £40,777/ Grade 9 SCP 31 – 35 £41,771 to £46,142
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Docks Office, Barry moving to Ty Jenner, Barry
Description: To carry out the functions of the Collaborative in terms of the recruitment & assessment of adopters, family finding & the provision of adoption support services ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, policies and procedures and performance measures
This post is based within our Recruitment and Assessment Team.
About you
You will need:
• A good standard of general education.
• A recognised Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work i.e. Degree, DipSW, CQSW etc.
• Registration with the Care Council
• Post qualifying experience of statutory childcare social work
• Post qualifying exerience of working with children in the looked after system and adoption.
• Post qualifying experience of presenting written and verbal information to Court and other forums.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience of working with other professionals and agencies.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
For Further Information, contact: Liz Dickinson - 01446 706152
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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