Job Introduction
This is what progress looks like
There's never been a more exciting time to join our adoption service: alongside making a difference to the lives of children and families in Lincolnshire, we're sharing best practice and driving innovation alongside other authorities by being a member of the Family Adoption Links regional partnership.
Our people are at the heart of this progress: that's why we make sure they have access to the best support, development, and training opportunities. Staff will also have access to regional training and attending national working groups, in addition to the excellent training on offer from Lincolnshire.
The world of Adoption is challenging - we're making sure it's challenging for the right reasons.
We are currently looking for an experienced, committed and innovative Child and Family Officer to join our Adoption Team Lincolnshire. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join the team and help shape the future of our services.
The Child and Family officer supports the team in all tasks, including the administration of our Post Adoption support services.
This role includes the administration of the letterbox staying in touch arrangements for all adopted children and their families within the county. Lincolnshire County Council are committed to developing more open and creative staying in touch arrangements and you will be at the forefront as we develop further in this area.
Part of this role also involves writing life story books and later in life letters as well as liaising with adopted young persons, birth family and adoptive parents around these matters which require sensitivity and empathy.
Our offer to you
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Sharon Clarke, Adoption Team Manager via Sharon.Clarke@lincolnshire.gov.uk
If you believe that you have the skills and experience to meet the requirements of the role, then we want to hear from you.
Interviews will be held on 2nd July.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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