A charity is looking for an adoption social worker for their adoption service that covers the North East.

This is a permanent and full-time position.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This charity is well known for being a leading champion of diversity and quality within adoptionand their service is rated “good” by Ofsted (2025).

They have several regionally based teams across the UK, as well as other children's service, but this service is based in North East and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff.

About the job

• Recruit, assess and prepare prospective adopters within our CIW-registered service


• Deliver personalised pre- and post-placement support to adoptive families


• Provide training and therapeutic, relationship-based interventions that recognise the effects of trauma, loss and early life experiences


• Support families with empathy, creativity and optimism to help build secure, lifelong relationships


• Play an active role in the continued development of the service through reflective practice, ongoing learning and professional curiosity

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £38,000 - £42,244.38 dependent on experience


• 27 days of annual leave


• Mileage paid at 0.45ppm


• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities


• Pension contributions up to 6%


• Death in service cover


• Cycle2work scheme


• Interest free season ticket loans


• High street Discounts


• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement


• Application form enhancement


• Access to many jobs in the market


• One central point of contact


• Interview preparation assistance


• Expert consultation


• Questions answered


• Offer negotiation