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Social Worker

Salary: Up to £38 per hour + Hybrid Working
Location: Dorchester

 

I have an exciting opportunity for two qualified social workers to join Dorset Council's Fostering Post-Approval team.

About the role:

  • Hybrid working
  • 37 hours per week
  • £38 per hour

Dorset's Fostering Approval Team, provides vital support and supervision to approved foster carers. They are proud to have dedicated funding that helps support carers and children in their care, and provide excellent training opportunities.

The team also manage the Duty system, working closely with the Placements Team to ensure children are placed with the most suitable foster carers.

The service includes several specialist schemes, such as:

  • Family Link carers for children with disabilities.
  • Resilience carers for young people transitioning from residential care.
  • Parent and Child carers for parents and their babies.
  • Alongside our other mainstream carers who provide crucial support

If this role is for you, apply using the link!

Requirements:

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

If interested in this role or any other, please contact Lisa Hallinan on 01622 476911, 07783171532 or email a CV to lisa.hallinan@csltd.org.uk

About Connect2SocialWork
Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Surrey Council, Halton Borough Council, Dudley MBC, Hackney Council and Luton Borough Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

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.