CFS Senior Social Worker - Post Order Team

Overview

CFS Senior Social Worker - Post Order Team. This contract role (initial period of 2 weeks) focuses on post-order care and supporting adoptive families. The position offers an opportunity to make a difference for children and families within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to Special Guardians and adoptive families.
• Assist families to adjust to new dynamics and challenges.
• Advise on parenting strategies, especially for children with trauma or attachment needs.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns to safeguarding teams.
• Attend conferences and Child in Need (CiN) meetings when appropriate.
• Support children and families to manage trauma, loss, identity, and attachment issues.
• Refer and coordinate therapeutic services such as counselling, CAMHS, and play therapy.
• Assist families in understanding the impact of early experiences on behaviour.
• Conduct post-order assessments for support services or funding such as ASF.
• Evaluate ongoing needs of children and families.
• Manage referrals within a busy duty system.
• Advocate for access to education, health, or specialist services.
• Liaise with schools, health professionals, and other agencies.
• Support children in understanding their life history and adoption journey.
• Provide or update life story materials.
• Lead training, workshops, or guidance on attachment and trauma-informed care.
• Participate in family events and support coffee mornings for Special Guardians.
• Assist the birth records counsellor with access and redaction of birth files for adult adoptees.

Qualifications / Experience

Experience as a CFS Senior Social Worker with post-order care and experience supporting adoptive families. Ability to work with safeguarding teams and multi-agency professionals, and to provide trauma- and attachment-informed support.

Benefits & Pay Rate

This is a contract role for 2 weeks, offering a competitive pay rate (to be discussed based on experience). You will become part of a supportive team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.