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Finding Families Social Worker Wolverhampton City Council - Adoption@HeartPay Rate: £30.57 - £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)3-Month Contract | 37 Hours | ASAP Start | DBS Required Wolverhampton City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Finding Families Social Worker to join the Adoption@Heart Regional Adoption Agency. This role plays a vital part in securing safe, stable, and nurturing adoptive families for children across the Black Country region. If you are passionate about adoption work, skilled in assessment and relationship-building, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, child-centred service. About the Role The Finding Families Social Worker will deliver a high-quality, effective social work service that responds to the needs of children and families within statutory guidelines. You will undertake complex adoption-related casework, support prospective adopters, and work collaboratively across the Regional Adoption Agency to ensure seamless, consistent practice. This role offers flexible working between home, office, and other suitable locations across the Black Country. The Adoption@Heart Hub is currently based at Priory Green. Key ResponsibilitiesCasework & Assessment • Provide timely, high-quality social work interventions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes, • Undertake complex adoption casework, including assessing prospective adopters, • Assess adopter suitability for matching with specific children, considering long-term needs, • Develop and manage adoption support plans in line with statutory guidance, • Produce clear, analytical written and verbal reports based on complex evidence, • Maintain accurate, well-organised case files and meet statutory timescalesPractice & Professional Standards, • Apply the Behaviours and Guiding Principles for Children & Young People Services, • Use research, legislation, and statutory guidance to inform practice, • Adopt a restorative practice approach in all areas of work, • Participate in duty systems as required, • Provide guidance to family support workers and administrative staff, • Respond sensitively and promptly to service user enquiries and complaintsIntegrated Working, • Work collaboratively with partner agencies across the Regional Adoption Agency, • Build strong professional relationships with adopters, children, and families, • Offer consultation, support, and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies, • Contribute to group work, training, and wider service developmentOther Duties, • Participate in training, appraisal, and continuous professional development, • Comply with Council policies including safeguarding, data protection, and equality, • Support service improvement and uphold the Council's Corporate Parenting responsibilitiesEssential Requirements, • Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent, • At least 3 years' experience as a Social Worker within Children's Services as a Permanent Social Worker within an England Local Authority, • Social Work England Registration, • DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy, • Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend, • Bonus for finding your own job, • Twice-weekly payroll Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well (Interim - Maternity Cover) City of Wolverhampton CouncilPay Rate: £51.40 per hour (Umbrella)Circa 11-Month Contract | Start Date: March 2026Enhanced DBS Required City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an exceptional senior leader to take on the role of Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well on an interim maternity cover basis. This is a pivotal leadership position within Adult Services, offering the opportunity to shape, influence, and drive high-quality safeguarding and ageing well provision across the city. If you are an experienced strategic leader with a passion for improving outcomes for adults, promoting independence, and ensuring safe, person-centred services, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a significant impact. About the Role As the Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well, you will lead the strategic and operational development of services that support some of Wolverhampton's most vulnerable adults. You will ensure services are compliant, innovative, and aligned with both local and national priorities. Working closely with internal teams, health partners, and external stakeholders, you will champion excellence, transformation, and continuous improvement across the safeguarding and ageing well landscape. Key Responsibilities • Lead the strategic and operational development of Safeguarding and Ageing Well services, ensuring the highest standards of delivery, • Set the strategic direction of the service, anticipating changes and evaluating risks and opportunities in partnership with health colleagues, • Foster a high-performance culture focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and value for money, • Provide strong leadership to the workforce, ensuring effective deployment, support, training, and development aligned with health and social care priorities, • Develop and implement service plans that meet statutory requirements, local and national targets, and quality standards, • Maintain effective working relationships with partners, ensuring seamless joint working and robust quality assurance systems, • Act as a key member of the Adult Leadership Team, contributing to wider strategic planning and service developmentEssential Requirements, • Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent, • Extensive senior-level experience within Adult Social Care, including Safeguarding, Quality Assurance, or Ageing Well services, • Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving service improvement, • Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities, Care Act compliance, and safeguarding frameworks, • Experience working in or with a Local Authority or NHS partner organisation at a strategic level, • Social Work England Registration, • DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy, • Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend, • Bonus for finding your own job, • Twice-weekly payroll Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well (Interim - Maternity Cover). Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well. This is a pivotal leadership position within Adult Services, offering the opportunity to shape, influence, and drive high-quality safeguarding and ageing well provision across the city.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy. DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.