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Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2001
Posted 27 days ago
£40.88 Per Hour
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Blackpool, Lancashire
Ref OR-2965
Posted 28 days ago
£24.75 Per Hour
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Warwickshire, Warwickshire
Ref OR-2975
Posted 14 days ago
Vitalis
£34.50 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Ref OR-2996
Posted 21 days ago
£40 Per Hour
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Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2828
Posted 7 days ago
£38 Per Hour
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Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Ref OR-2904
Posted 7 days ago
£21.34 Per Hour
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Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-3042
Posted 15 hours ago
£36.08 Per Hour
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Wirral, Merseyside
Ref OR-2994
Posted 21 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£34.45 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Ref EM-4376
Posted 27 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£24.75 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
West Midlands, West Midlands
Ref EM-4380
Posted 18 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Adoption Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 271 Adoption Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Adoption Officer do?
An adoption officer is responsible for facilitating the adoption process for both the family that is adopting and the child who is being adopted. They can work together with government organisations and/or adoption agencies to place orphaned children in adoptive homes.
Tasks required include:
- Provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community.
- Advises and supports families experiencing stress or crisis.
- Acts as an advocate for and represents individuals and families at tribunals and similar hearings.
- Oversees, supervises and provides counselling for the process of adoption.
- Mentors and counsels those with mental health problems.
- Provides rehabilitation services to individuals.
- Manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals.
- Keeps records and controls budgets.
What are the entry requirements for a Adoption Officer?
Entry is via a variety of relevant academic and/or professional qualifications. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.