Social Worker - Level 3 (Hs405c) - Family Help - CP East

Connect2Dorset; Wareham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£38.00 - £45.00 per hour

£150 per week allowable expenses

Referral bonus £500 (Terms & Cond)

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is seeking a Locum Children’s Social Worker to join the Family Help Team in Wareham, East Dorset. You will deliver statutory social work services across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings, within the Saf safeguarding Families Together model.

Requirements include a degree in Social Work, SW England registration, 3 years post-qualification experience in England, Enhanced DBS, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory social work services in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments.
• Support children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings.
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments.
• Carry out direct work with children, young people and families.
• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings.
• Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies.
• Promote positive outcomes through strengths-based and restorative practice.

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Children's Social Worker - Family Help Team

Role: Temporary

Location: Wareham (East Dorset)

Pay: £38.00 - £45.00 per hour + £150 per week allowable expenses + travel*

Why Dorset?

Dorset Council continues to invest in frontline practice as part of the national children's social care reforms. The service has strengthened its Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT). Ofsted recognised Dorset's strong and stable leadership, confident workforce and the positive difference being made for children and families. Practitioners report feeling valued, receiving reflective supervision, and working in an environment where leaders understand frontline practice.

You’ll also work within Dorset’s Safeguarding Families Together model, where domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse and perpetrator specialists work alongside social workers to strengthen interventions and reduce risk.

You will work closely with trusted colleagues across disciplines to provide the right support at the right time, responding to the different needs of children and families in a joined-up and practical way.

About the Role

As a Locum Children’s Social Worker within the Family Help Team, you will work across the continuum of need, including:

• Child in Need
• Child Protection
• Pre-proceedings and Court Work
• Care Planning and Intervention

You will be part of an integrated locality team, working alongside multi-agency partners to ensure children are safeguarded while families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory social work services in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and 2004
• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments
• Support children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments
• Carry out direct work with children, young people and families
• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies
• Promote positive outcomes through strengths-based and restorative practice

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker
• Social Work England registration
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified permanent experience within an English Local Authority Children's Services Team
• Experience of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Court Work
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Full UK driving licence

Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance and suitable references.

Benefits

• £38.00 - £45.00 per hour
• £150 per week allowable expenses*
• Opportunity to work within an Ofsted Outstanding service
• Supportive management and reflective supervision
• £500 referral bonus (Terms & Conditions apply)

*Allowable expenses are payable where your home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work location hub, subject to Connect2Dorset Terms & Conditions.

About Connect2Dorset

Connect2Dorset is the managed service recruitment partner owned by Dorset Council, specialising in temporary, contract and interim opportunities across the authority. Our work is guided by strong values, ethical practice, trust and genuine care, and every penny of our profit is reinvested back into supporting local authority communities.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP, a joint venture between Dorset Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.