Child Protection Social Worker

Connect2SocialWork are looking for Social Workers to join a Child Protection Team in Dorset.

Duties include:

• delivering statutory services in line with the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation
• undertaking assessments of children''s needs and developing effective, timely plans
• promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children through direct work and support
• working in partnership with families to build resilience and reduce the need for ongoing intervention
• preparing high-quality reports for court and other professional settings
• chairing multi-agency meetings to review and progress plans
• keeping accurate and up-to-date records using our case management system
• working closely with the Lead Family Help Practitioner to provide expert child protection input
• undertaking specialist assessments once training has been completed

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 -500 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 (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed)

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.