Team Leader – Post Adoption and Aftercare

The charity is seeking a Team Leader for its Post Adoption and Aftercare team, offering a rewarding opportunity to impact individuals’ lives positively. The role involves leading a team of social workers, managing referrals, overseeing casework, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, while also serving as the Ofsted Registered Manager. Candidates should be qualified Social Workers with at least five years of experience in adoption or post-adoption work and possess strong management and interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary of £58,000 per annum, generous leave, and options for hybrid working. Applications are welcomed until 21 July.

Team Leader – Post Adoption and Aftercare

Do you want to join a growing and dynamic charity and make a real difference?  This varied and rewarding role could be for you!

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Post Adoption and Aftercare team and make a real difference to people’s lives. Facing an unknown past can be daunting. You will lead a team of experienced social workers to ensure service users access a high-quality, sensitive and compassionate service.

This is a challenging, varied and deeply rewarding role. You will be responsible for managing referrals, overseeing casework, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards. You will also act as the Ofsted Registered Manager for our Voluntary Adoption Support Agency.

This role would suit a dynamic and empathetic individual who is passionate about helping people find out more about their past and achieve a greater understanding of their early life and family background.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with a strong background in adoption or post-adoption work, who is ready to lead a small, dedicated team. The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Have at least five years’ experience of working in the field of adoption and/or post adoption, with a minimum of two years’ experience in post adoption.
• Have experience of managing a team, including providing supervision to other social workers.
• Have excellent knowledge of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 and related regulations.
• Be highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will get in return

• Salary of £58,000 p.a. (pro rata)
• The option to work either 35 hours or 28 hours per week.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days p.a. (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• 11% employer pension contribution
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!

Location

We have a lovely office at 73 St Charles Square, London W10 6EJ (private off-street parking is available for staff). Hybrid working options will be considered, with the expectation that staff attend the office at least two or three days per week.

Application process

We are actively interviewing for this role, so please submit your CV and covering letter as soon as possible.  The advert will close on Monday, 21 July at 9 am.

Please ensure you include a concise cover letter that clearly sets out why your skills and experience make you suitable for this role and what motivated you to apply.