Children In Care Social Worker

Dorset Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Permanence Team within their Children in Care Service. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work based in North Dorset.

About The Team:

This role focuses on working directly with children in care (0-18 years), advocating for their needs, ensuring their voices are heard, and engaging in permanence planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with children in care, advocating for their needs and ensuring their

voices are known.

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs.
  • Undertake safeguarding enquiries and develop permanence plans.
  • Engage in reunification assessment and care planning.
  • Apply trauma-informed knowledge and experience to support children in crisis.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Children Act, Working

Together, and Care Planning.

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need least 3 years post qualification experience. It’s essential you have knowledge and experience working with Children In Care and Care Planning.

 BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What’s On Offer?

  • Up to £42.00p/h
  • Hybrid Working – 3 Days a week in Office.

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