This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to work with children, young people and families aged 0-25, supporting those with a range of disabilities and additional needs through key life transitions and into adulthood.
If you are a passionate Children's Social Worker, Disability Social Worker, or SEND Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Early Help assessments and interventions
* Child in Need (CIN) assessments and planning
* Child Protection (CP) investigations and plans
* Children in Care (CIC) case management
* Working with children and young people with disabilities
* Undertaking statutory visits and reviews
* Completing assessments, reports and care planning
* Supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes
* Multi-agency partnership working with health, education and community professionals
* Safeguarding children and promoting welfare
* Contributing to transition planning and Preparation for Adulthood pathways
* Supporting young people aged 16-25 as they move towards independent adulthood
About the Team
You will be joining a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team that includes:
* Social Workers
* Paediatric Occupational Therapists
* Family Workers
* Best Start in Life Advisers
* Preparation for Adulthood Professionals
The service has a strong focus on:
* Children's safeguarding
* Family-centred practice
* Disability social work
* Multi-agency collaboration
* Positive outcomes for children and young people
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
* Current Social Work England registration
* Experience working within Children's Social Care
* Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities
* Experience of Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care processes
* Excellent assessment, report writing and case management skills
* Strong communication and partnership working abilities
* Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Why Join Connect2Dorset?
Every pound of profit is reinvested into supporting Local Authority communities.
Benefits
✅ £150 per week allowable expenses*
✅ Travel reimbursement
✅ £500 referral bonus scheme
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
Salary description
£38.00 - £42.00 per day