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Job summary
A community-focused organization in England is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their collaborative team, aiming to support families in need. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of childcare social work experience. Responsibilities include undertaking assessments and supporting families throughout the adoption process. The salary ranges from £34,053 to £41,620, with hybrid working options available. The closing date for applications is January 6, 2026.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work.
- Understanding of the impact of interrupted development on behavior.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, equality, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Undertake home study assessments and present to adoption panel.
- Support families throughout the matching process.
- Participate in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters.
Skills
Would you like to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?
We’re looking for a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker to join our team, based from either Milton Keynes or London.
We believe that every child deserves a loving, supportive home. We’re committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we’re proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.
Location: Based in our Milton Keynes/London team, hybrid working, travel covering Milton Keynes, North London, surrounding areas.
Contract: Permanent full-time – 37 hours/week, Mon-Fri
About the role:
Responsibilities will include:
- undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs), presenting these to adoption panel
- support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order
- participating in recruitment activities, training for prospective adopters
About you:
As a SW, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and as a SSW, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. You’ll have an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development. You’ll have excellent interpersonal, communication skills, demonstrating a commitment to EDEI within service delivery.
Social Worker - Salary in the range of £34,053 - £41,620 per annum. Senior Social Worker - Salary in the range of £39,292 - £48,022 per annum. If based from our London office, a location allowance of £3,299 per annum will be payable.
If this sounds like you, visit our website and apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ana Billenness, Adoption Team Manager – 07717 833460 – ana.billenness@pactcharity.org or Louise Hartley louise.hartley@pactcharity.org
Open for applications from
15 December 2025
Closing date for applications
6 January 2026
Scheduled interview date
13 January 2026
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course
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