Adoption Family Finder- Cumbria Adoption
Cumberland Council
Salary: £40,221 – £41,418 pro rata
Hours: 18 .5 hours
Location: Countywide team so base can be discussed and agreed at interview
Contract: Permanent
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
Why work for Cumbria Adoption?
Cumbria Adoption is hosted by Cumberland Council, which is an ambitious authority building on best practice and shaping and transforming services for the future. We want to create and sustain the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents are getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they are continuously the focus of our efforts.
About this opportunity
Are you an experienced and hard-working Social Worker looking to develop your career?
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join us in the Adoption Service.
The Role
This is a permanent post, and we are looking for a skilled, experienced Social Worker to join us and contribute to making a real difference in enabling children who need an adoptive family to have this opportunity. You need to have at least 3 years experience post qualification, including some experience of adoption and permanence planning. Family Finders need to be proactive, imaginative and tenacious in working with colleagues locally and nationally to find the best adoptive families for our children. The Family Finder also leads child appreciation days to ensure prospective adopters have a full understanding of the child’s life and experiences from the people who have known them best.
This is a Cumbria wide post, based in the Adoption Panels and Permanence Team.
There will be occasional weekend working and this is planned well in advance. You will be joining a friendly and hard-working team, liaising with other agencies, and linking in with social workers from other services.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a skilled communicator, who can build relationships, and has strong problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be organised, have good assessment, analytical and written skills, and will be able to work effectively to ensure high-quality homes are secured
You will work closely with the Children's care planning teams and with the other Adoption teams to ensure children with a plan of adoption can live in their permanent family at the earliest opportunity.
What can we offer you!
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and/or Children.
Find out more
If you would like to know more about the role, please e mail your contact details to carole.lomas@cumberland.gov.uk and a Manager from the service will call you.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 27th June 2024
Interview date: 1st July 2024
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Post Specification
Role Profile