Locum Adoption Social Worker - Southend-on-Sea (£38ph)
🌟 Locum Adoption Social Worker - Southend-on-Sea 🌟
Rate: £38 per hour | Location: Southend | Contract: Locum | Start: ASAP
For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com
Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking an experienced Locum Adoption Social Worker to join their dedicated adoption service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner to make a real impact in the lives of children and families by supporting all aspects of the adoption journey.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
Undertake adoption assessments (e.g. PARs - Prospective Adopter Reports).
Provide support to adopters before, during, and after placement.
Contribute to matching processes and adoption panel reports.
Work closely with children's social workers, medical advisors, and legal teams to ensure smooth progression of adoption plans.
Offer post-adoption support, including assessing support needs and providing interventions.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and statutory adoption guidance.
Attend and contribute to adoption panels and multi-agency meetings as required.
🔹 Essential Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Previous experience in adoption social work is essential.
Strong understanding of adoption processes, legislation, and best practices.
Ability to work independently, manage complex caseloads, and meet statutory timescales.
🔹 Additional Information:
Rate: £38 per hour (umbrella)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, full-time
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
Start Date: ASAP
Hybrid working may be available subject to service needs
Join a supportive team in a forward-thinking local authority and help shape brighter futures for children in need of permanent, loving families.
For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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