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Temporary

Child Protection & Permanence Social Worker

Connect2Dorset
Bridport
money-bag £38.00 - £42.00/hour £150 per week allowable expenses+ tra
Posted: 06 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 05 September 2026
Ref: 225463873

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an experienced Children''s Social Worker to join Dorset Council''s Child Protection & Permanence Team in the Bridport region .

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Children in Care, adoption planning, permanence planning, safeguarding and court proceedings, helping children achieve safe, stable and permanent outcomes.



Key Responsibilities

* Manage a caseload of Children in Care (CIC) and permanence cases
* Undertake court work and care proceedings
* Complete Child Permanence Reports (CPRs)
* Carry out assessments, care planning and statutory visits
* Support adoption and permanence planning
* Work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies
* Maintain accurate case records and reports
* Deliver positive outcomes through child-centred social work practice



Requirements

* Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
* Social Work England registration
* Experience within Children''s Social Care
* Children in Care (CIC/LAC) experience
* Court work and safeguarding experience
* Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing experience
* Enhanced DBS and Right to Work in the UK



Benefits

-38.00 - -42.00 per hour plus -150 per week allowable expenses *

(Allowable expenses are payable where the candidate''s home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work location hub, subject to Connect2Dorset''s Terms & Conditions).

Opportunity to work within a progressive Child Protection service -500 Referral Bonus (Terms & Conditions Apply)

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If you''re looking for your next Locum Children''s Social Worker Job in Dorset, we''d love to hear from you.


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.

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