Child protection, Social Worker (East Dorset)

Medico Partners; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social services provider in Dorchester seeks a Child Protection Social Worker to deliver statutory services and support families. The role offers flexible working hours within a well-structured team, requiring experience with complex court proceedings and a degree in Social Work. An enhanced DBS is obtainable, and candidates must be SWE Registered. Offers an exciting opportunity for professional development in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years post qualification experience within an English Local Authority.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (can be obtained).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• SWE Registered.
• Willing to fulfil travel requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
• Undertake assessments of children's needs.
• Create and review effective plans.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
• Support families and help parents become more self-reliant.
• Prepare reports and attend legal proceedings.

Skills

Post qualification experience

Knowledge of statutory social care services

Court proceedings experience

Education

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker

Location: East Dorset

Type: Temporary (possibility of permanent)

Salary: £42.00ph

About Us

Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About The Role

You will be joining a well‑structured and organised team that are looking to grow their 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 within Dorset.

Day To Day Activities

• deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation
• undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures
• create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner
• promote and safeguard the welfare of children
• provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self‑reliant
• prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required
• chair multi‑agency meetings that support the development and review of plans
• maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as required
• work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work
• undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan
• undertake specialist assessments once training has been provided

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 3 years (permanent) post qualification experience within an English Local Authority
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Fulfil lth travel requirements of the role

About You

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of post‑qualification knowledge of statutory social care services, with experience of delivering complex court proceedings in a variety of court settings. If you feel you meet the requirements we would love to hear from you.

Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878. Between 09:00‑17:00 Monday to Friday

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