Peripatetic Social Worker

About the Role

You'll be a dedicated and experienced Peripatetic Social Worker specializing in adoption services, offering comprehensive support throughout the adoption journey. Services include the preparation of Prospective Adopter Reports, Child Permanency Reports, and Family Finding (this includes matching, introductions and placement support) to ensure the best match for children and families. Expertise also extends to creating Sibling Assessments, Adoption Support Plans, providing thorough Annex A assessments, and supporting families through the Adoption Order process to secure lasting, stable placements. Compassionate and meticulous, committed to making every adoption process as smooth and successful as possible.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have a Social Work degree or equivalent, e.g. CQSW, DipSW (with specialism in children’s services) and be registered with Social Work England.
• Preferably you will have proven post qualifying experience in Child Care social work including experience of adoption i.e. family finding and matching through to Adoption Order.
• Be able to complete reports such as Prospective Adopter Reports, Child Permanence Reports, Adoption Support plans, Sibling Assessments and Annex A’s to a high standard and work within tight deadlines where needed.
• Be able to evidence your skills and knowledge of creative, innovative, and relationship-based social work, working in collaboration with families and professionals. Ideally you will already be confident in the application of the Signs of Safety methodology.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for practice and be committed to helping us build a real culture of reflection and learning.
• Commitment to Trauma Informed practice.
• Have a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Caramjit Supra

Telephone: 01163055160

Email: [email protected]