Social Worker - Child Protection Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Child Protection Social Worker to join a supportive team at Dorset Council. This role involves assessing and managing care needs, creating care plans for vulnerable individuals, and offering guidance and support. Applicants must have SWE registration and three years of qualified experience in the UK Social Care sector. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for role progression

Training for both perm and temporary staff

Qualifications

• 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and review social care needs.
• Devise individual care plans based on needs and risks.
• Manage an agreed case load and support vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Assessing social care needs

Specialist communication skills

Creating care plans

Case management

Risk assessment

Computer literacy

Numeracy skills

Transport requirements

Education

SWE Registration

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Child Protection Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases.

Bournemouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council.

Main duties include:

• Assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services.
• Experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
• Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.
• Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
• Be able to assess risks, needs and information, and recognise problems.
• Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills.
• Must be able to fulfil transport requirements.
• Working with longer term Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection plans including PLO.

Benefits of Working with Dorset Council:

• Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority.
• They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration.
• 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.