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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.
