Details:
- Salary: £35 - 42 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Dorset
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Children's Social Worker
Location: Hybrid, at least 3 days per week in the office within Dorset Council in Dorchester
Salary: Up to £42 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Connect2Dorset are looking for a Qualified Children's Social Worker to work within their Child Protection team.
Responsibilities:
Undertake Section 47 Child Protection Investigations:
Conduct thorough investigations in line with UK statutory guidelines to assess risks and
ensure the welfare of vulnerable
Write Child Protection Reports:
Produce comprehensive reports documenting investigation findings, assessments, and recommendations for intervention strategies, adhering to UK legislative requirements.
Attend and Chair Multi-Agency Meetings:
Participate actively in and lead multi-agency meetings, including core groups, fostering effective collaboration and communication among relevant teams as per UK policies and procedures.
Engage in Direct Work with Families and Children
Establish direct contact with families and children to build rapport, assess needs, and implement tailored interventions aligned with UK social work principles and
Prepare Court Documents and Reports:
Prepare accurate and concise court documents and reports for legal proceedings, presenting evidence and recommendations in adherence to UK legal standards and
Support Children at Risk of Extra-Familial Harm:
Provide specialised support and interventions for children at risk of harm outside the family
environment, collaborating with UK agencies to safeguard their well-
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work from a UK accredited institution
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Demonstrated experience in child protection and safeguarding within the UK context
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adhering to UK terminology and
Conventions
Strong analytical and assessment abilities, in line with UK social work framework
Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, respecting UK professional boundaries and protocols
Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Code of EthicsConnect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates