SOCIAL WORKER PERMANENCE TEAM

Connect2Dorset; Bridport; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Business travel mileage

£150 per week expenses

Regular Supervision

Professional Development

Long-Term Local Authority Opportunity

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Permanence Team in Bridport. You will manage cases involving Children in Care, undertake court work, and develop adoption-ready permanence plans to secure safe, stable futures for children.

Working in a fast-paced, supportive Local Authority environment, you will build relationships with children, families, foster carers and partner agencies, ensuring high-quality CPRs and clear, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW).
• Social Work England Registration (or eligibility).
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with Children in Care (LAC).
• Experience in Child Protection, Safeguarding or Court Teams.
• Experience in Adoption Work and CPR writing.
• Strong assessment, analytical and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Permanence cases.
• Undertake court work and care proceedings.
• Complete Child Permanence Reports (CPRs) and adoption-related assessments.
• Develop and implement effective permanence plans for children.
• Work directly with children, young people, families and carers.
• Use evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for children.
• Attend court hearings, reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Work with Children's Services colleagues and external partners.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and statutory documentation.

Skills

QSW

Social Work England Registration

Degree in Social Work

Experience with Children in Care

Adoption Work experience

CPR writing

Enhanced DBS Clearance

Right to Work in the UK

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

Job description

SOCIAL WORKER PERMANENCE TEAM

Location: Bridport, Dorset

Contract: Temporary

Pay Rate: Up to £42.00 per hour

Plus business travel mileage and £150 per week allowable expenses*

ABOUT CONNECT2DORSET

Connect2Dorset is Dorset Council's managed service recruitment partner, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities across Children's Services and Adult Social Care.

Built on the values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, every penny of our profit is reinvested into supporting local communities across Dorset.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Permanence Team in Bridport.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with experience in Children in Care, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work, Permanence Planning and Adoption. You will play a key role in achieving long-term positive outcomes for children and young people with a care plan of adoption and permanence.

Working within a fast-paced and supportive Local Authority team, you will build meaningful relationships with children, families, foster carers and partner agencies to ensure children achieve safe, stable and permanent futures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Permanence cases
• Undertake court work and care proceedings
• Complete Child Permanence Reports (CPRs) and adoption-related assessments
• Develop and implement effective permanence plans for children
• Work directly with children, young people, families and carers
• Use evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for children
• Attend court hearings, reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Work collaboratively with Children's Services colleagues and external partners
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and statutory documentation
• Manage competing priorities and respond effectively to duty responsibilities

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW)
• Social Work England Registration
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Experience working with Children in Care (LAC)
• Experience within Child Protection, Safeguarding or Court Teams
• Previous experience of Adoption Work and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing
• Strong assessment, analytical and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek support
• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• Right to Work in the UK

WHY APPLY?

• Up to £42.00 per hour
• Business Travel Mileage
• £150 per week allowable expenses*
• Hybrid & Flexible Working
• Supportive Management Team
• Regular Supervision and Professional Development
• Long-Term Local Authority Opportunity

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