Social Worker - Adoption Team

Thurrock Council

1 month ago

United Kingdom — Hybrid£39K - £44K + £5.4K supplementFull TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Thurrock Council as a Social Worker – Adoption Team in United States.

Key Responsibilities

develop your knowledge and understanding of a new area of social work if adoption is new to you.

Requirements

Market Factor Supplement is subject to annual review)

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £39K - £44K + £5.4K supplement

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Thurrock Council in United States.

Key Skills

Childcare Social WorkAdoptionRecruitmentAssessmentFamily FindingPost Adoption SupportSGO CasesCourt ReportsPartnership WorkingWritingCommunicationOrganizationTeam Player

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Adoption Team at Thurrock Council a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Thurrock Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Thurrock Council lists compensation for this physician position at $44k to $50k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($44k–$50k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (9.0/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Childcare Social Work, Adoption, Recruitment, Assessment, Family Finding, Post Adoption Support, SGO Cases, Court Reports. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves contributing to the direction and performance of the Adoption Team, covering the recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters, family finding, and supporting birth parents regarding adoption plans. Responsibilities also include undertaking post-adoption needs assessments, com...

Benefits package: Generous annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, Flexible and hybrid working, Training and development, Employee assistance programme, Staff discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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