This is an open-ended position required for 21 hours per week over three days
The Mid and West Wales Adoption Service consists of a regional arrangement between Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys County Councils. The Service makes provision to adopters pre and post adoption which includes training and assessment; to support child care workers in preparing children for permanence; to link children with prospective adoptive families; to provide support and advice to adoptive families post adoption order and to support individuals affected by adoption. The Service has developed and expanded in recent years with attention being focused on both the recruitment of adopters and preparing children for permanence. Working within a regional service enables a greater choice of adoption placements for children originating from West Wales.
We are looking for applicants who are committed and ambitious for children.
You must possess a relevant qualification in social work, be a registered social worker and have some adoption related experience.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and young people to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the organisation.
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Recruitment Administrator as early as possible on 01437 776358.
Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch on 01437 776358 or by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
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Welsh language skills are desirable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
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