Consultant Social Worker, Front Door - Children's Services

Dorset Council UK; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4-day working week

Job summary

Dorset Council UK’s Family Support and Advice Line is a Front Door service for safeguarding referrals, led by Consultant Social Workers. You will join a collaborative team that works across partner agencies to support children, families and communities.

The role promotes creative, relationship-based practice in a forward-thinking environment. We offer a flexible, supportive workplace with hybrid work options and opportunities to contribute to learning and practice development through

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree/MA in Social Work and a minimum of 4 years post qualifying experience in Children's Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding support and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure children’s safety.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Relationship-building

Education

Diploma/Degree/MA in Social Work

Job description

Dorset Council UK’s Family Support and Advice Line is a Front Door service for safeguarding referrals, led by Consultant Social Workers. You will join a collaborative team that works across partner agencies to support children, families and communities.

The role promotes creative, relationship-based practice in a forward-thinking environment. We offer a flexible, supportive workplace with hybrid work options and opportunities to contribute to learning and practice development through