Post Adoption Contact Co-ordinator - Children & Young People

Job Summary

Give the next generation the best start possible

Every child in Lambeth deserves the very best start in life – and we’re determined to see that they get it. For that, we need nothing less than excellence from our Children & Young People’s service. The bar’s high, but with your drive and knowledge, we can make sure that outcomes for children and young people are the best they can possibly be. You’ll be working in a diverse borough, facing complex social care issues. But thanks to the support of our committed team of professionals, this could be the most challenging and rewarding experience of your career.

Post Adoption Contact Co-ordinator – Children & Young People Services

SO1: £27,945 rising in annual increments to £29,571 pa incl. LW

Lambeth Post Adoption and Special Guardianship Team are recruiting for a person to work as a contact administrator for children and their birth families who are separated by adoption or other permanency arrangements like Special Guardianship Orders.

You will need to create and maintain a protected database and spreadsheet for the Adoption Support Team. This will include maintaining the confidential Letterbox Service and providing general Adoption Support in conjunction with Senior Social Workers, Team Managers and Deputy Team Managers. You will also need to provide support to birth and adoptive families regarding Post Adoption or Special Guardianship Contact and to co-ordinate direct and indirect contact.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a standard/enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Further information about a disclosure can be found at www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk

How to apply: Please visit our website www.lambeth.gov.uk to apply online. It is essential that your written application gives evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the criteria marked as ‘E’ for Essential. Evidence of other areas will be sought at Interview and/or Test.

If you are applying under the two ticks scheme, you will need to give evidence or examples of your proven experience in the areas marked with “Two Ticks” on the person specification when you complete the application form.

If you experience any issues with your online application please email indicating the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

Closing date: Friday 17 February 2012 at 12 noon

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