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PAC-UK is the largest independent adoption support agency in the country. Our vision is that all people affected by adoption and other forms of permanence are supported and enabled to live their lives to the full. Find out about the latest opportunities to join our team.
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For all vacancies related enquiries please contact our Family Action Human Resources team via email at recruitment@family-action.org.uk.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
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We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
Maintaining Links Support Worker
Job Title: Maintaining Links Support Worker
Salary: Grade 2 Point 16: £24,971 FTE per annum, rising to £27,504 (additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week (full time) - part time hours will be considered
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid work with travel to Hollyshaw House, Leeds
As a Maintaining Links Support Worker, you’ll provide vital support to families in-person and remotely and support the Adoption Support Team in Yorkshire. Your work will focus on supporting birth families who have been separated from their children by adoption with positive, meaningful contact arrangements between families and children.
A key aspect of the role involves helping parents write letters and manage correspondence, providing guidance on both practicalities and the emotional impact of these exchanges and being the link between Letterbox teams and families directly. The role will also include supporting the running of both online and in person support groups, including administrative tasks required when facilitating support groups.
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Closing date: 2nd December at 5:00pm
For any queries regarding the role or further information please contact Emma Crowther-Duncan, North Adult Services Regional Manager emma.crowther-duncan@pac-uk.org
