Team Manager Adoption Support

As a Team Manager Adoption Support, the work centres on this is not a Bristol City Council vacancy, therefore please contact Adoption West for further information. It would suit someone who can bring reliability, clear communication, and practical judgement to the role.

Who the work supports

This is not a Bristol City Council vacancy, therefore please contact Adoption West for further information. We are currently recruiting a part-time Team Manager to join our Adoption Support Service.

How support shows up

To be able to drive and have access to a vehicle in order to travel around the region when required.

The approach that fits

careful practical judgement. Strong professional approach.

What needs to be in place

• A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England.
• At least two years’ experience relevant to adoption within the past five years.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice.

Job details

• Need to monitor service delivery and practice, as well as report on and measure performance against national standards.
• Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption.
• This will include ongoing development of our support offer across the Adoption West region as well as supervision of deputy team managers and social workers.
• Report to the Service Manager and be supported by Deputy Team managers.