Locum Social Worker

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Child Protection Team in Dorset

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

• Hybrid working
• Great teams to work in
• Laptop and training provided
• Low case load

Role Responsibilities:

As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to:

• Deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation
• Undertake assessments of children''s needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures
• Create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children
• Provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant
• Prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required
• Chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans
• Maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as required
• Work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work
• Undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan
• Undertake specialist assessments once training has been provided

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 -250 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.