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Social Worker

Salary: Up to £45 per hour + Hybrid Working
Location: Dorset

 

Assistant Team Manager - Child Protection

Location: Dorchester (Dorset)
Rate: £35-£45 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary | Full-Time (37 hours)
Working Pattern: Hybrid

About the Opportunity
Connect2Socialwork are partnering with Dorset Council to recruit an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join their Permanence Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled leader passionate about improving outcomes for children in care and supporting them to achieve long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Team Manager with day-to-day leadership and operational oversight
  • Supervise and appraise social workers and family workers
  • Provide guidance on complex casework and care planning
  • Chair meetings and contribute to key decision-making
  • Drive high standards of practice and support team development
  • Work collaboratively to secure permanent, stable outcomes for children

You will play a key role in supporting children from the end of care proceedings through their journey in care, working closely with fostering, health and education partners.

About You

  • Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
  • Minimum 3 years PQE within UK children's services
  • Strong experience in supervision, mentoring and leadership
  • Confident managing complex child protection and permanence cases
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
  • Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
  • Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: lisa.hallinan@csltd.org.uk
Phone: 07783171532

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.