Social worker - Keyworker

Connect2Dorset; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long-term contract

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an experienced Level 2/3 Qualified Social Worker to join the Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service in Dorchester. You will coordinate support for children and young people aged 0-25 with autism, learning disabilities, SEND and complex needs.

Working across health, education and social care, you will help vulnerable individuals stay in their communities, manage DSR caseloads, and contribute to CETRs. This role offers hybrid working and a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (Level 2/3) is required.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience with Autism, Learning Disabilities, SEND or Complex Needs.
• Experience managing complex caseloads in Children’s or Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of the Children Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience of multi-agency working with health, education and social care partners.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR).
• Act as the key point of contact for children, young people, families and carers.
• Develop and coordinate person-centred support plans.
• Work collaboratively with NHS teams, education providers and social care professionals.
• Attend and contribute to Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs).
• Support hospital admission avoidance and discharge planning.
• Provide updates to DSR meetings and multi-agency forums.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and reports.
• Identify barriers to support and promote joined-up working across services.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England Registration

3+ years experience

Autism

Learning Disabilities

SEND

Case management

Multi-agency working

Risk assessment

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Social Work Degree

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

Keyworker Social Worker (Level 2/3)

Dorchester, Dorset | Hybrid Working

Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella)

Connect2Dorset, Dorset Council's managed service recruitment partner, is recruiting an experienced Level 2/3 Qualified Social Worker to join the Preparation for Adulthood Team within the innovative Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with autism, learning disabilities, SEND, and complex needs who are at risk of mental health hospital admission. You will work across health, education, and social care services to coordinate support, improve outcomes, and help children and young people remain safely within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR).
• Act as the key point of contact for children, young people, families, and carers.
• Develop and coordinate person-centred support plans.
• Work collaboratively with NHS teams, education providers, and social care professionals.
• Attend and contribute to Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs).
• Support hospital admission avoidance and discharge planning.
• Provide updates to DSR meetings and multi-agency forums.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments, and reports.
• Identify barriers to support and promote joined-up working across services.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Level 2/3)
• Social Work England Registration
• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience
• Experience working with Autism, Learning Disabilities, SEND, Children with Disabilities, or Complex Needs
• Experience managing complex caseloads within Children's or Adult Social Care
• Strong assessment, care planning, and risk management skills
• Knowledge of the Children Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and SEND Code of Practice
• Experience of multi-agency working with health, education, and social care partners
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Join Connect2Dorset?

• Up to £38 per hour Umbrella
• Hybrid working
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to work within Dorset Council's highly regarded B2SA Service
• Make a genuine difference to children, young people, and families across Dorset

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates