This is what progress looks like
There's never been a more exciting time to join our adoption service: alongside making a difference to the lives of children and families in Lincolnshire, we're sharing best practice and driving innovation alongside other authorities by being a member of the Family Adoption Links regional partnership.
Specialism Social Care Director Area Children's Services Job Category Social Care Qualified - Children General Location Lincoln Salary £37,938 - £41,511 Contract Type Permanent Appointment Type Part-time Closing Date 27/01/2025 Job Reference 23479 Documents 02451 Social Worker - Level 2.pdf(PDF, 162.01kb) Job Information Pack July 24.pdf
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Our people are at the heart of this progress: that's why we make sure they have access to the best support, development, and training opportunities. Staff will also have access to regional training and attending national working groups, in addition to the excellent training on offer from Lincolnshire.
Adoption social work is challenging - we're making sure it's challenging for the right reasons.
This is what potential looks like
Lincolnshire is an Outstanding Authority; Lincolnshire County Council specialise in providing excellent adoption services and support for children and young people who have diverse needs because of their early experiences. We endeavour to create an adoption experience that is individually tailored to the needs of children in our care, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.
As a Level 2 Children’s Services Adoption Social Worker, you’ll take a lead in twin-tracking for children who have a care plan for adoption, completing child permanence reports, working together through the court process, finding suitable placements, preparing children for moving to their adoptive family, completing link reports for panel, then placing the child and supporting adoptive families, until the adoption order is granted.
Day to day, you’ll be using our Signs of Safety methodology to collaborate with families and empower them to find their own solutions. You’ll also navigate the family justice systems to support young people and families while continuously developing your own knowledge of child development and attachment theory. You will build on your understanding of the complex needs of children who have a plan of adoption and develop ways to best support adoptive families, children and their birth families.
If you’re a conscientious and resilient Social Worker and are registered with Social Work England as a social worker with a talent for relationship building, we want to hear from you.
Take your next step with us today and use your skills where they matter most.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sharon Clarke, Adoption Team manager
sharon.clarke@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on 17th February
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency DutyIn accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.