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Pertemps Social Care
£38.43 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Wales,
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Posted 12 days ago
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£41 Per Hour
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Dudley, West Midlands
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Posted 25 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
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Shropshire, Shropshire
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Posted 28 days ago
£42 Per Hour
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Reading, Berkshire
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£35 Per Hour
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Bury, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2711
Posted 29 days ago
£30.66 Per Hour
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Blackpool, Lancashire
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Posted 27 days ago
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Salford, Greater Manchester
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Posted 12 days ago
£38 Per Hour
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Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Ref OR-2964
Posted 28 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Adoption Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 267 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.