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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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
