Family Support Worker – Post Adoption

Family Support Worker – Post Adoption

Fixed Term, Full Time

£26,284 – £33,256 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Community‑based worker

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June at 11:59pm

The role

This is a 2‑year fixed‑term role within the Post‑Adoption Team. The role is centred on delivering effective Social Work for adopted children, supporting their identity, attachment relationships, and stability within the adoptive family while maintaining meaningful connections with birth family. Direct activities include individual and group work for adopted children and their families, facilitating contact arrangements, providing practical, personal and emotional support, promoting health and development, and delivering training events, support groups and workshops for adopters across Essex.

Job Purpose

Children and Families is recognised as a service where social work can develop and prosper. The role pro...