Social Worker – closing date 25 November 2025

We are looking for a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker to join our team.

We believe that every child deserves a loving, supportive home. We are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.

Position: Social Worker/Senior Social Worker

Location: Based in Milton Keynes or our London team, hybrid working for both home and office working – travel covering Milton Keynes, North London, surrounding areas.

Contract: Permanent full-time – 37 hours/week, Mon-Friday.

The role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service. Some responsibilities include:

  • undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel
  • support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order
  • participating in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters

About you:
You’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work, as a Senior Social Worker, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. An understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion within service delivery.

Address Line 1
The Foundry
Address line 2
17 Oval Way
Town
London
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Permanent
Location
South East region
Salary
Social Worker - Salary in the range of £34,053 - £41,620 per annum. Senior Social Worker - Salary in the range of £39,292 - £48,022 per annum. If based from our London office, a location allowance of £3,299 per annum will be payable.
Contact
PACT HR
Main contact telephone
0118 4021684
How to apply

Please visit our website and apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ana Billenness, Adoption Team Manager – 07717 833460 – ana.billenness@pactcharity.org

Open for applications from
27 October 2025
Closing date for applications
25 November 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course