I've not started the process yet, but busy gathering information about the process (as well as reading up on attachment etc).
I would be a single adopter.
I am curious, I know as part of the process members of your family, friends, ex-partners, and now I learn, employers are contacted for references.
In particular I am curious about employers, as although I have worked for my small company a long time, I don't socialise with anyone there outside of work (I get on with everyone and enjoy chats at work etc, it's a very friendly place to work) but I still feel a-bit strange on my employer commenting on whether they think I will be a good parent (my work is nothing to do with children or health or care etc - nothing further from it).
Are employers interviewed face to face/telephone or just asked to provide a written reference or fill in a questionnaire?
Do SS ask about employers about my salary, career progression, how financially secure the company is, how they would handle request for part-time/flexi hours etc if I was to become an adoptive parent?
I guess all LAs and VAs vary their processes but it would be nice to hear your experiences.
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fastliving · 08/01/2020 00:48
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