Employer:North Somerset Council 

Reference:YADO667 

Salary:JG7-JM1:- £25,220 - £30,546 p.a. pro rata 

Hours:4 days per week 

Working pattern:Part Time, Permanent position 

Location:Based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare 

Closing date:10/07/2009 16:30 PM 

As an adoption social worker you will be involved in the full range of adoption work, including the preparation and assessment of prospective adopters, family finding for children requiring an adoptive placement, contributing to the process of matching children with prospective adopters and providing support post-placement.

If you are motivated by the possibility of providing a high level of service you could have a rewarding future in the adoption team.

We are seeking a part-time, qualified social worker with excellent practice skills and direct experience of working with children, young people and their families. Also, you should have relevant post qualifying childcare social work experience.

The post holder will join an experienced, lively and supportive team who are committed to improving the quality of care offered to all those affected by adoption.

We can offer you:

 Opportunities for further development and training.
 The opportunities for creative and varied work where new ideas are welcomed.
 Regular supervision.

For an informal discussion, please telephone Jenny Slee on 01275 884 757.

This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

Equal Opportunities

The benefits of working for North Somerset Council:

• Final salary pension
• Generous holidays
• Travel allowances
• A strong commitment to work-life balance
• All the benefits of a best practice employer
• A diverse organisation with opportunities for career development
• Flexible working times – including flexi-time, part-time, job share, term-time only

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer

We value equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We welcome applications from disabled people who are currently under-represented in our work force.

Additional Information

• Application Pack