Locum Social Worker

Connect2Socialwork; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency is urgently seeking experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners for a Child Protection Team in Dorset. The role includes delivering statutory services and working closely with families. Ideal candidates should have SWE Registration, relevant experience, and a degree in Social Work. The position offers hybrid working, a supportive team environment, and various benefits including training and bonuses.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Laptop and training provided

Free DBS and compliance service

Refer a Friend bonus

Warm Welcome bonus

Reliable payroll system

Qualifications

• SWE Registration is mandatory.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience must include direct work with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services per statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 1989.
• Undertake assessments of children's needs.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and prepare reports for courts.

Skills

SWE Registration

Post-qualified experience

Driving license and access to a car

Child protection expertise

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Child Protection Team in Dorset.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Great teams to work in
• Laptop and training provided
• Low case load

Role Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post‑qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• "Warm Welcome" bonus – get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*

If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed)

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2SocialWork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2SocialWork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates