May 02, 2026
Senior Social Worker - Adoption Team
Thurrock Council is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Adoption Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the full adoption journey within a supportive and well-established service.
About the Role
You will be involved in all aspects of adoption, including:
Recruitment and assessment of adopters
Delivering preparation training and information events
Family finding and matching for children
Supporting adopters post-placement
Working with birth parents
Completing post-adoption and SGO assessments
Preparing court reports (including non-agency and stepparent adoptions)
Working in partnership with Adopt East
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with 3+ years PQE
Adoption experience is essential
Strong background in statutory childcare
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Social Work England registration
Why Apply?
Competitive rate: £39 - £42.50 p/h umbrella
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