Locum Children's Social Worker - Flexible Hours & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

£150 per week expenses

Referral bonus £500

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting a Locum Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Weymouth. The role covers a broad statutory caseload including Early Help, CIN, CP, Family Help, PLO, Care Proceedings and court work, requiring strong safeguarding and assessment skills.

The post offers competitive hourly rates (£38–£42) and an expenses allowance (£150 per week) with flexible working arrangements within a supportive local authority setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with UK registration (Social Work England).
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience in UK Local Authority Children’s Services.
• Experience in Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work and Children in Need.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and full UK driving licence 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; undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments.
• Carry out direct work with children, young people and families.
• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans; attend multi-agency meetings.
• Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation; work with education, health, police and partners.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Connect2Dorset is recruiting a Locum Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Weymouth. The role covers a broad statutory caseload including Early Help, CIN, CP, Family Help, PLO, Care Proceedings and court work, requiring strong safeguarding and assessment skills.

The post offers competitive hourly rates (£38–£42) and an expenses allowance (£150 per week) with flexible working arrangements within a supportive local authority setting.