Children's Social Worker Family Help

Connect2Dorset; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £38–£42 per hour

Allowable expenses £150 per week (when

distances apply)

Referral bonus £500 (Terms & Fees)

Supportive local authority environment

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Blandford Forum. The role involves statutory caseloads across CP, CIN, early help and court work in a supportive local authority setting.

QSW with SW England registration and a social work degree is required, plus 3+ years post-qualification experience. DBS clearance and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a UK Local Authority background.
• Registration with Social Work England is essential.
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989.
• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments.
• Manage CIN and CP cases and undertake safeguarding work.
• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and maintain case records.
• Work with education, health, police and partners to safeguard children.
• Direct work with children, young people and families.
• Follow restorative and strengths-based practice to promote outcomes.

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities.

Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset

Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Blandford Forum. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority setting.

Children's Social Worker Child Protection Team

As part of ongoing national children's social care reforms, Dorset Council is strengthening its Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and introducing Lead Child Protection Practitioners, creating additional support and development opportunities for frontline Children's Social Workers. This role sits within a well-established Family Help and Child Protection Service, delivering effective safeguarding interventions and supporting children and families through statutory social work processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Locum Children's Social Worker, you will manage a varied statutory children's social work caseload including:

• Early Help
• Children in Need (CIN)
• Child Protection (CP)
• Family Help
• Pre-Proceedings (PLO)
• Care Proceedings and Court Work
• Safeguarding Assessments
• Care Planning and Intervention

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989
• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments
• Manage Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments
• Carry out direct work with children, young people and families
• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies
• Promote positive outcomes through restorative and strengths-based practice

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW)
• Social Work England Registration
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within a UK Local Authority Children's Services Team
• Experience within Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work and Children in Need services
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Full UK Driving Licence

WHY APPLY?

£38.00 - £42.00 per hour £150 per week allowable expenses * (Allowable expenses are payable where the candidate's home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work location hub, subject to Connect2Dorset's Terms & Conditions).

Opportunity to work within a progressive Child Protection service £500 Referral Bonus (Terms & Conditions Apply)

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