Social Worker - Child Protection Team

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency for social workers is seeking a Child Protection Social Worker for a supportive team within the Dorset Council. Responsibilities include assessing and managing care needs and devising care plans for individuals. The role offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate. Candidates must have SWE Registration and 3 years of experience in the UK Social Care industry. Onsite parking and opportunities for progression are provided.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunity for role progression

Training for staff

Qualifications

• 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB is required (can be obtained).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review social care needs of individuals, relatives, and carers.
• Devise and manage care plans based on individual needs.
• Monitor, review, and reassess care packages and services.

Skills

Assessment and monitoring

Communication skills

Case management

Risk assessment

IT literacy

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

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Dorset please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today.