Social Worker Level 3 Fostering & Kinship

Connect2Dorset; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Referral Bonus

Allowable expenses

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Fostering & Kinship Team in Dorchester. You will deliver high-quality services for children, young people and families in a supportive team of professionals.

Role involves mainstream and kinship assessments, post-approval support, and delivery of the Mockingbird model, with flexible working and competitive pay plus expenses. Candidates must have SWE registration and a driving licence.

Qualifications

• SWE registration is required to practice in England.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience within an English Local Authority is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS for Children and Adults (can be arranged).

Responsibilities

• Mainstream fostering assessments and kinship assessments.
• Post-approval support to foster and kinship carers.
• Delivery of the Mockingbird model and duty rota participation.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Analytical ability

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Role: Temporary

Location: Dorchester

Pay: Up to £38.00 per hour + £150 per week allowable expenses+ travel

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services

About the Role

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Fostering & Kinship Team. You'll be part of a supportive team of professionals delivering high-quality services for children, young people and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mainstream fostering assessments
• Kinship assessments, including Regulation 24 and Special Guardianship Orders
• Supported Lodgings assessments and support
• Post-approval support to foster carers and kinship carers
• Delivery of the Mockingbird model
• Participation in the team duty rota

Requirements

• Social Work England (SWE) registration
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within an English Local Authority
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS for Children and Adults (can be arranged)
• Demonstrable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards, and other relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures
• Strong assessment, analytical and relationship-building skills

Why Join Connect2Dorset?

• Opportunity to work within a progressive Children's Service
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular supervision and management support
• Competitive pay and expenses package
• £500 Referral Bonus (Terms & Conditions Apply)
• 50% of profits reinvested into Dorset Council frontline services
• Allowable expenses are payable where the candidate's home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work location hub, subject to Connect2Dorset's Terms & Conditions.

Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.