Child Protection, Social Worker - East Dorset

Connect2Dorset; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed service agency in East Dorset is seeking a Child Protection Social Worker to join their team. The role involves working with families in complex situations, ensuring children's welfare, and participating in court proceedings. Candidates must have a relevant Social Work degree and experience within an English Local Authority. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for role progression.

Benefits

Ample on-site parking

Role progression

Training opportunities

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• High level of post-qualification knowledge of statutory social care services.
• Experience delivering complex court proceedings.
• Ability to chair multi-agency meetings and working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-agency child protection team working on complex plans.
• Undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with policies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Skills

3 years post qualification experience within an English Local Authority

Enhanced DBS/CRB

Eligibility to work in the UK

SWE Registered

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)

Ability to fulfill travel requirements

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker

Location: East Dorset

Contract Type: Temporary (possibility of permanent)

Salary: £38.00ph

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Responsibilities

• 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 Council.
• As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to:
  • 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.

Benefits

We have ample on-site parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. Competitive pay rate offered.

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a £250.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role.

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Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates