Employer:Blackpool Council 

Reference:REPN890/09 

Salary:£33,328 - £35,079 (pro rata) 

Hours:14.8 hours per week (job share) 

Working pattern:Part Time, Permanent position 

Location:Progress House 

Closing date:22/07/2009 12:00 PM 

An opportunity has arisen within our small, high achieving and successful Adoption Team. You will take the lead role in the development and provision of adoption support services within the organisation, which may include some group work and training. You will be required to liaise with other service providers and demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills. You will need to hold a social work qualification and be registered with the GSCC.

For an informal discussion please contact Mandy Williams, Adoption Team Manager on 01253 477291.

Blackpool Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, CRB and medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

All Local Authorities are required to undertake a pay and grading review. This post will be subject to Job Evaluation and the pay and grade may increase or decrease as a result.

Equal Opportunities

Blackpool Council welcomes applications from all the community.

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