Adopt South West is an innovative and supportive regional adoption agency covering Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.
Adopt South West is hosted by Devon County Council and is a Regional Adoption Agency providing adoption services for the local authorities of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay councils, with offices across the region.
If you’re looking for a new, exciting challenge and to further your experience and operational skills, Devon County Council offers a vibrant workplace and attractive benefits.
Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:
- 26 days annual leave per year, pro rata (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after five years’ service
- membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website
- access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life
- flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role)
- discounts and salary sacrifice options (such as annual leave purchase) as well as offers from local and high street retailers through our Vivup employee benefit scheme
Current job opportunities
Business Support – Keeping In Touch
We are currently looking for a Business Support staff member to join our administrative team. This post will work within the ‘Keeping In Touch’ (Letterbox) team which administers the contact process between Birth and Adoptive families after a child is placed for adoption. This team also work alongside the Adopt South West Maintaining Relationships Team to assist them in this important work.
Read the full role description and apply through the Devon Jobs site.
- Reference: REQ008453
- Salary details: £25,583 – £26,403 per annum
- Job term: Permanent
- Hours: 37 per week
- Closing date: 21 September 2025
- Interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams.
For more job opportunities check back soon!