Locum Permanence Social Worker Leicester Adoption Role

Location: LeicesterContract: LocumSector: Children’s Services / Adoption & Permanence

The Role

In this position, you will take the lead in progressing children’s plans for adoption from the earliest stage, ensuring a structured and child-centred journey to permanence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of a child’s journey from the point adoption is identified as a potential outcome
• Working collaboratively with fieldwork teams when care plans are being twin tracked
• Completing Child Permanence Reports (CPRs) and Sibling Assessments during court proceedings
• Providing detailed, analytical reports outlining a child’s needs based on their lived experiences
• Supporting adopters with high-quality information to inform matching decisions
• Leading on matching, introductions, and placement support
• Acting as allocated social worker from Placement Order through to Adoption Order, ensuring children are fully supported throughout

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Strong experience within children’s services (adoption/permanence experience desirable)
• Confidence in court work and high-quality report writing (CPRs essential)
• Excellent analytical skills and a child-focused approach
• Ability to manage complex cases and support families through change

Legal Statement

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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