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 an 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 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: 25 annual leave days (On a Full-Time basis), statutory bank holidays plus an additional 2 days over Easter, an additional day in May and the office is closed between Christmas and New Year. As an employer we take the well-being of our staff seriously, we also provide access to the Cycle to Work, Eye care schemes and a Health Cash Plan.

Opportunities to work at CCS

Independent Social Workers

We are currently looking for independent social workers to work with families who live in Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire and Swindon.

Work may include Adoption assessments (Stage 1 + 2 or just Stage 2), Family Finding, and making and supporting Placements.

You will need to be Social Work England registered and have at least three years of post-qualifying experience, preferably in adoption or fostering.

To apply, please complete the ISW Application Form and return it with your CV to stacey.thompson@ccsadoption.org.

Or to apply in an alternative format please contact us by email at stacey.thompson@ccsadoption.org or by telephone at 0117 935 0005.

If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Stacey Thompson and request a call back from Charlie Delahunty (Head of Adoption).

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Sessional Bank Staff

We are looking for sessional bank staff to support the delivery of activities and events for children and their families. These may include school holiday activity days for children and young people, day trips, water sports programmes, family fun afternoons and forest school activities to name a few.

If you are interested in joining our team and want to know more about the role please contact Laura Shields (Adoption Support Manager) for more information and an informal chat.

laura.shields@ccsadoption.org or phone 0117 9350005.

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Associate Therapists

We are currently interested in hearing from clinicians with training in Theraplay® and experience working with adopted children, families, and trauma in an attachment-based setting. In addition to Theraplay®, we also continue to be interested in hearing specifically from clinicians with knowledge of DDP, NVR and Life Journey work.

Just some of the benefits of being an associate with our team:

• Finance provision: We arrange ASGSF applications, negotiate contracts and send out invoices so you don’t have to.
• Guaranteed fast payment of your invoices
• A source of ready-to-go referrals
• Potential use of our therapy and consulting room at our South Bristol office
• Invitation to our CPD days and training events
• Invitation to CCS-specific Safeguarding training (every 3yrs)
• Regular communications with our Post Adoption Support Manager
• Initial administration assistance to support with an understanding of reporting systems (CHARMS)
• Proofreading of reports

If you are interested, please send your CV and a cover letter to Stacey Thompson at stacey.thompson@ccsadoption.org.

DBS Checks

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.

No agencies, please.

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