CCS Adoption values itself as being an inclusive employer, committed to developing a diverse workforce and looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and core organisational values. As an equal opportunities employer, CCS is keen to receive applications from individuals representing all demographics of society and would particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority & LGBTQIA+ communities.
You can find the full CCS Equal Opportunities policy here .
Anyone joining the CCS team is subject to our safe recruitment and pre-appointment checks. This includes providing documentation to evidence the right to work in the UK, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and written and telephone references. The agency’s full Safe and Fair Recruitment Privacy Policy can be found here.
We provide a range of generous staff benefits, including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff) plus statutory bank holidays.
- An additional two days over Easter and one additional day in May.
- A staff health cash plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Care Scheme.
Opportunities to work at CCS
Adoption Social Worker (Or Senior Adoption Social Worker)
Salary: £37,973 to £41,994 per annum – Full Time Equivalent (Scale Points 28-32), depending on qualifications and experience
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term
Location: CCS Adoption Office in Bristol (in accordance with the CCS hybrid working policy)
Closing Date: 5 pm Tuesday 8 th September 2026
Interview Date: 24 th or 25 th September 2026
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adoption Social Worker to join our Social Work service. The post is based in our Bristol office (with opportunities for home working through our Hybrid Working Policy) and covers Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, Swindon and South Wales.
The post-holder will be a qualified Social Worker, preferably with adoption experience, who will undertake adoption assessments and support placements, as well as contribute to all aspects of the adoption service. This will include recruitment activities, family finding, post-adoption support and training.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to delivering creative, child-centred adoption services and will contribute to a range of family placement activities. Creativity and innovative practice are encouraged and welcomed.
The successful applicant may be offered the position of Adoption Social Worker or Senior Adoption Social Worker, depending on their skills and experience. There may be some negotiation in the number of contracted hours for this role. CCS will consider home based posts for those who may live further away, with an expectation that they will travel to Bristol for work with families.
We encourage you to share any adaptations you may require during the recruitment process so that we can provide a fair and equitable experience for all applicants. Should you require the application information in an alternative format, please contact us.
If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, please contact Stacey Thompson by email or telephone on 0117 935 0005.
CCS Adoption is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; therefore, please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks (enhanced with barred list checks where appropriate). All offers are subject to satisfactory checks and references.
Want to find out more about adoption, the children and us? Then book yourself a place at one of our information events, hear from adopters and talk with our team.
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