Children's Social Worker - Adoption Team - Leicester City

Adoption Social Worker (Level 3) - Permanence & Family Finding Team
Location: Leicester
Authority: Leicester City Council (Regional Adoption Service - Family Adoption Links)
Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella)
Job Type: Locum / Agency Social Work / Adoption Team / Children's Services

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adoption Social Worker (Level 3) to join the established adoption service within Leicester. Working as part of the regional adoption agency Family Adoption Links, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality permanence planning and securing lifelong families for children.

This is a highly rewarding frontline adoption role focused on family finding, adopter assessment, matching, and post-panel support through to Adoption Order.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, and prepare prospective adopters through robust Stage 1 and Stage 2 processes
• Provide ongoing support to adopters through family finding, matching panel, introductions, and placement support
• Undertake proactive family finding for children with Placement Orders across Leicester City
• Work collaboratively within the Regional Adoption Agency (Family Adoption Links) to maximise adopter and child matching opportunities
• Support children and families through to Adoption Order completion
• Contribute to permanence planning and multi-agency decision-making
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recording in line with statutory requirements

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strong regional adoption model offering a wider pool of adopters and improved matching outcomes
• Stable and supportive adoption team with clear processes
• Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful permanence work
• Hybrid working model with 1 day per week in City Centre office + team meetings in children's centre

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE) registration
• Minimum 3+ years post-qualified experience within UK Children's Services (Local Authority)
• Proven experience in Adoption, Permanence, or Children in Care services
• Strong understanding of family finding, matching, and permanence planning
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS check paid for
• Weekly & reliable payroll service
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Referral bonus scheme available
• "Find your own job" bonus opportunity

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Adoption Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in Leicester, apply today to be considered immediately for interview.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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