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Locum Social Worker

Salary: £32 - £38 per hour
Location: Dorset

 

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Child Protection Team in Dorset

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

  • Hybrid working
  • Great teams to work in
  • Laptop and training provided
  • Low case load

Role Responsibilities:

As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to:

  • Deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation
  • Undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures
  • Create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children
  • Provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant
  • Prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required
  • Chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans
  • Maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as required
  • Work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work
  • Undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan
  • Undertake specialist assessments once training has been provided

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

  • SWE Registration
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Drive and have access to a car
  • Post-qualified experience
  • Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
  • Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
  • Prompt and reliable payroll system
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*

If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on 07955433801 or email a CV to jack.best@csltd.org.uk

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.