Child protection Social Worker (Dorchester)

Medico Partners; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dedicated Child Protection Social Worker in Dorchester. Join a supportive team offering flexible hours, competitive pay, and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include working on complex cases, conducting assessments, and ensuring statutory compliance. Strong qualifications in social work are required.

Benefits

Ample on-site parking

Opportunities for role progression and training

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience within English local authorities.
• SWE Registration and Enhanced DBS/CRB.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-agency Child Protection Team with complex Child Protection Plans.
• Undertake assessments and create effective plans.
• Prepare reports for courts and chair multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Statutory knowledge

Assessment skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Report preparation

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

Child protection Social Worker

Location:

Dorchester

Contract Type:

Temporary (possibility of permanent)

Salary:

£38.00 per hour

About The Role

You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that is looking to grow its staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team.

Day-to-day activities

As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will work in a multi-agency Child Protection Team with families involved in complex Child In Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, Pre-proceedings, and Court Proceedings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering services in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation
• Undertaking assessments of children’s needs following Directorate policies and procedures
• Creating effective plans reviewed in a timely manner
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
• Providing support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant
• Preparing reports for courts and meetings, presenting to professionals, and attending legal proceedings as required
• Chairing multi-agency meetings to support plan development and review
• Maintaining records on the core computer system
• Working alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading statutory work
• Undertaking direct work with children and families to progress plans
• Undertaking specialist assessments after training

Required Skills and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience within English local authorities
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (can be obtained for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE Registration
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Fulfill all travel requirements of the role

About You

You should demonstrate a high level of post-qualification knowledge of statutory social care services, with experience in delivering complex court proceedings in various court settings. If you meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer ample on-site parking, opportunities for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. Competitive pay rate offered.

Please apply below or call us at 0121 270 8878 between 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.

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