Adoption Team Lead — Drive Family Finding & Early Permanence

North East Ambition; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government service in the North East is seeking a Team Manager to lead their adoption service. This role involves overseeing a passionate team, improving practices, and ensuring that children are matched with the right families. Candidates should have significant experience in social work, with leadership skills and a commitment to excellence in adoption practices. This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including a generous leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualifying experience in social work or management.
• Experience in adoption is ideal but strong management skills are acceptable.
• Ability to lead and drive innovation in adoption services.

Responsibilities

• Lead an adoption team focusing on performance and practice development.
• Ensure thorough and timely adopter assessments.
• Match children with families based on their needs.
• Oversee Post Adoption Support tailored to families.
• Collaborate with partners for best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Supervision

Job description

A leading local government service in the North East is seeking a Team Manager to lead their adoption service. This role involves overseeing a passionate team, improving practices, and ensuring that children are matched with the right families. Candidates should have significant experience in social work, with leadership skills and a commitment to excellence in adoption practices. This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including a generous leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements.