About the role

The starting salary for the role is £35,382 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

Adoption South East (ASE) is a regional adoption agency launched on April 1st 2020 which delivers adoption services on behalf of 4 local authorities (Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove) under a partnership agreement. We currently have 1 full time and 1 part time vacancy owing to recent promotions within our Woking team.

ASE operates a ‘hub and spoke’ model, meaning that we have a small central hub in Lewes, East Sussex, and 4 spokes or offices, one in each local authority. Staff are all employed on local terms and conditions, and in this instance, the successful applicants would be employed by Surrey County Council with a base at Quadrant Court in Woking. However, our staff adopt hybrid working; utilising Windows 10 devices and Microsoft Office365 to enable them to work flexibly in ASE offices, at home and out in the community.

Social Workers in the team undertake stage 2 adoption assessments, run training sessions and information events for prospective adopters, undertake family finding for children with adoption plans, and adoption support assessments. We work closely with local authority Children’s Teams and other partner agencies such as CAMHS and independent adoption support providers to secure best outcomes.

To be shortlisted for interview your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:

  • That you are a qualified social worker , registered with Social Work England.
  • Have a broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation.
  • Strong commitment to securing permanency for children through adoption.
  • Use of research and evidence-based practice
  • Commitment to inclusive practice
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
  • A satisfactory enhanced DBS check would also be required as a condition of employment.

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