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Social Worker - Birth Relatives Service
Job Type
Part-time (18.5 hours per week)
Region
Remote
Salary
Location
£31,483 - £38,479
Posted Date
15 February 2024
Remote
Closing Date
20 February 2024
With your social work experience with children and families, you will support birth relatives whose children have a plan for adoption or have been placed for adoption. Working closely with colleagues in Buckinghamshire Council who will refer the relatives to PACT, you will provide support through individual sessions, support groups and drop-in sessions.
This role will include supporting birth relatives to meet with adoptive parents and to help birth relatives understand the importance for children, to keep connected to their relatives and significant people from their past.
Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with birth relatives whose children have been placed for adoption and you will have a good understanding of the adoption process. You will work with relatives from a range of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences and those who may be neuro diverse and you will need to demonstrate understanding, respectfulness and adaptability to your social work practice.
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to learn more about the role please visit our website for contact details as well as details of how to apply.
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