Adoption Social Worker – Barnardo's, Barnardo's Scotland Adoption Service

Join our busy and dynamic adoption team here in Scotland. We have a strong team who are ready to welcome a new recruit and work alongside one another. We are one small part of the wider UK adoption teams and this gives great opportunities to learn from colleagues across the country. We are forward thinking and always striving to be better for the children and families we support.

About the role

As a Social Worker within our Adoption Service, you will:

• Recruit, assess and train prospective and approved adoptive parents
• Provide thoughtful, tailored pre‑ and post‑placement support to adoptive families
• Offer training
• Work with hope, creativity and empathy as you help families build secure and lasting connections
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our service through reflective practice, learning and professional curiosity

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children. You'll be supported to work therapeutically and to grow your skills through ongoing development opportunities.

Whilst we are a Scotland wide service, most of the work will be based around the central belt of Scotland with reasonable travel expected.

What we're looking for

• A qualified Social Worker registered with SSSC
• Someone who embraces learning and wants to grow within a highly experienced team
• A compassionate, resilient practitioner

For an informal discussion or for any further queries please contact Jennie Potter, Practice Manager jennie.potter@barnardos.org.uk

Thinking of applying?

If this sounds like the next step in your journey, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the Person Specification and Job Description when completing your application, reflecting on how your skills, experience and values align with the needs of the service.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

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