Vacancy Details

Description

Qualified Social Worker x 2

12 month Temporary/ sessional contract

(To be reviewed in 12 months’ time with a possible extension)

Level 3 GO9/10

£17.06 - £20.47 per hour

Hours to be agreed as and when required

North Wales Adoption Service is one of five regional Collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales. North Wales Adoption Service is responsible for the recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families and provides a range of support services for adopted families.

This is an exciting time to join North Wales Adoption Service and we are keen to receive applications from experienced and enthusiastic registered social workers who are interested in joining the team on a temporary 1 year contract.  The post holder will be required to complete assessments of prospective adopters, family find and place children, complete matching reports and present prospective adopter reports to the adoption panel. 

The successful applicants will require excellent written assessment and analytical skills.  A commitment to work to time scales will be essential.

For any further details and an informal discussion please contact:

Regional Manager – Brain Relph - Brian.Relph@wrexham.gov.uk

Team Manager – Mihaela Bucutea - Mihaela.bucutea@wrexham.gov.uk

An Enhanced DBS check & Social Care Wales registration is required for this position.

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.