Child Protection & Permanence Social Worker

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