Adoption Support Social Worker
Listing ref 8f4eb4765e
- WhereSouth West
- Posted12 August 2026
Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:
- The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
- Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
- Post adoption support services
- Services to birth family and adopted adults
This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. As part of an internal restructure, our functions going forward will be service led across the region, rather than office/hub based.
Temporary Adoption Support Social Worker for up to 12 months to support work on the Adoption Support Helpdesk which covers the Adoption West region.
What this role involves
General background for social worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Keep accurate records, write reports and review cases with your supervisors
- Meet individuals and families to review their needs and make support plans
- Give emotional and practical support to clients
- Typical pay (UK)
- £32,000 starting · £48,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 37 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on South West Jobs's own careers site.
