Front Door Social Worker

Dorset Council UK; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Consultant Social Worker, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This role offers high autonomy and the opportunity to support families in need. You will engage in crucial decision-making and collaborate with a variety of partners while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and wellbeing. With a flexible work schedule and recognition through a competitive salary, this position is ideal for experienced social workers looking to innovate in the field of social care. Be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping children safe at home and making a lasting difference in the community.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualifying experience in Children's Services.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Engage in vital decisions affecting children's lives.
• Collaborate with families to identify support needs.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary partners.

Skills

Flexibility

Decision Making

Collaboration

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Diploma/Degree/MA in Social Work

Job description

Are you an experienced practitioner looking for high autonomy and a meaningful impact? If you're passionate about making decisions and supporting families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why join us?

• autonomy and impact: Work independently with significant responsibility, contributing to decision-making and providing crucial support to families
• flexibility: enjoy a 14-week cycle with 9.25 hour shifts over 4 days, with occasional on-call duties rewarded with a standby rate. Split your time between our office in Wareham and working from home
• recognition: this role is recognised through a higher salary than our standard social work positions and is ideal for experienced social workers
  
  

We Offer

• supportive environment: thrive in a team known for its collaborative and positive culture
• professional growth: opportunities to grow both professionally and personally in a nurturing environment
• wellbeing support: access to talking therapies, a network of Mental Health Champions, and workshops by our Employee Wellbeing Team
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

As a Consultant Social Worker at our Family Support and Advice Line (Front Door), you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to keeping children safe at home whenever possible. You'll engage in varied, exciting challenges working closely with children, families, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• decision making: engage in vital decisions affecting children's lives without the need for being the allocated practitioner.
• family support: work in collaboration with family to identify support in meeting the needs of their children.
• collaboration: work closely with a range of multi-disciplinary partners.
• innovation: be part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder, a nationally recognised initiative, receiving central government support.
  
  

About You

• qualifications: Diploma/Degree/MA in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• experience: ideally a minimum of 4 years post-qualifying experience in Children's Services.
• skills: ability to work flexibly, remain calm under pressure, and support colleagues and partner agencies.
• mindset: commitment to a positive learning culture and innovative approaches to social care.
  
  

Be part of an exceptional team recognised as "Good with Outstanding Leadership" by Ofsted. Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in Dorset. Apply now and help shape the future of social care.