An opportunity has arisen for a 36 hour, permanent post as an Adoption Support Advanced Practitioner/Senior SW, based in the Adoption Support team in AiM.

Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is the Regional Adoption Agency for Merseyside, incorporating Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and Liverpool Councils. The service is based across the region and involves hybrid working and work within the four local authority Hubs.

The applicant must be a qualified social worker, with a good understanding of the range of complex issues faced by adoptive families. Knowledge and experience of Statutory adoption work within a Local Authority setting is essential, as is a good working knowledge of the ASGSF portal. Tasks will include:

 - supervising SWs and support workers to enable them to effectively support adoptive families in complex situations.

 - monitoring and reviewing Assessments of support needs for adoptive families.

 - reviewing and approving applications to the ASGSF for therapeutic packages of support for families

 - maintaining accurate and up to date records on Liquid Logic

 - taking a key role in enabling development of support for adopters, including therapeutic support and Culture change within Adoption Support.

 - working alongside the management team in developing support for adoptive families and children across AiM.

 - participating in the Managers Duty system

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th March 2025.

For informal discussion please contact Wandzia Cody, Adoption Support Team Manager on 07500 765051 or email wandzia.cody@adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk