Adoption Support Worker

at  Carmarthenshire County Council

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
681
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Section:
Mid & West Wales Adoption Service
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
Contract end date:
30 June 2025
Location:
Carmarthenshire
Grade:
Grade F
Salary:
£26,421 - £30,296
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£13.69 - £15.70
Contract Hours
37
Come and join our team
This is an opportunity to join a well-established regional adoption service to play a role in providing and developing support services for adoptive families in the region.
The post includes working alongside social work colleagues and the service psychologist in identifying and providing therapeutic and practical support to adopted children and their families. This includes providing therapeutic life journey work, relationship based play, group work around developing underdeveloped sensorimotor systems. The adoption service uses a trauma-informed approach. There will be opportunities to undertake relevant training in order to develop the necessary skills and knowledge.
The post is grant funded, however, the funding is likely to continue after 31.3.25.
This is a regional post but the base will be negotiated dependent on where you live and the need to provide services across the region.
For an informal discussion please contact Eleri Harries, EEMHarries@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - Verbal:
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date:
10/11/2024, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details