Deputy Team Manager - Adoption Support

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.

Grade: M, SCP 30-32 salary £46,141-£48,227 pro rata (plus 5% market supplement currently under review)

Closing date: 23rd March 2026

Interview date: 31st March 2026

Location: Flexible. An office base in one of the offices within the Adoption West region (Bristol, Gloucester or Trowbridge) and working from home

Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:

• The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
• Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
• Post adoption support services
• Services to birth family and adopted adults

This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. As part of an internal restructure, our functions going forward will be service led across the region, rather than office/hub based.

• Responsible for supervising Adoption Support social workers in assessing the support needs of adoptive families
• Contributing to developing and improving the Adoption Support services across the region
• Deputising in the absence of the Team manager

• A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
• At least two years experience relevant to adoption within the past five years.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice.
• The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
• is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role.
• provides support through supervision and training.
• offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares
• provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.

Confidentiality:
Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.

For an informal discussion contact; Anjali Gupta

Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values:

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principles and Values during the interviewing process.