Social Worker - Fostering & Adoption
Social Worker - Fostering & Adoption
At Barnardo's, we believe every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. We're looking for a passionate Social Worker to join our Fostering & Adoption Service, supporting foster carers, adopters, children, and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes.
About the Role
You will provide support, supervision, and assessment services to foster carers and adopters, ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing care. You'll work closely with Trusts, families, and partner agencies, contributing to high-quality services where the voice of the child is central to practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting and supervising foster carers and adopters
- Completing fostering and adoption assessments
- Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate records
- Attending multi-agency meetings and reviews
- Delivering training and support to carers and adopters
- Promoting safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and young people
About You
You will be:
- A qualified Social Worker registered with NISCC
- Experienced in fostering, adoption, or residential care
- Skilled in assessment, report writing, and partnership working
- Passionate about delivering child-centred practice
Why Barnardo's?
Join a supportive and values-driven organisation committed to changing children's lives, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Applying
Please demonstrate how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the Person Specification and Job Description.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Flexible working arrangements will be considered where possible.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List Check.
Please note: This vacancy may close early due to high application volumes. We encourage early applications.