Children's Social Worker Family help

Locum Children’s Social Worker – Child Protection & Family Help

Austin Dean Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a locum opportunity with a local authority in Wareham, Dorset.

This is an opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker to support children, young people and families through statutory social work services. You’ll join an established Child Protection and Family Help team, working on a varied caseload and helping achieve positive outcomes for families.

About the role

You’ll manage a statutory children’s social work caseload that may include:

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Early Help

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Children in Need (CIN)

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Child Protection (CP)

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Family Help

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Pre-proceedings (PLO)

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Care proceedings and court work

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Safeguarding assessments

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Care planning and intervention

Key responsibilities

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Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989

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Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments

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Manage Children in Need and Child Protection cases

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Carry out safeguarding investigations and risk assessments

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Undertake direct work with children, young people and families

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Prepare court statements, reports and care plans

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Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings

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Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation

Requirements

To be considered, you’ll need:

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A recognised Social Work qualification

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Current Social Work England registration

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At least three years’ post-qualification experience in a UK local authority Children’s Services team

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Experience in Child Protection, safeguarding, court work and Children in Need services

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Enhanced DBS clearance

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A full UK driving licence

Pay and benefits

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£38–£42 per hour

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Up to £150 per week in allowable expenses where your home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work hub, subject to Austin Dean Recruitment’s terms and conditions

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£500 referral bonus, subject to terms and conditions

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A varied locum role within a supportive local authority service

If you’re looking for your next locum Children’s Social Worker role in Dorset, contact Austin Dean Recruitment to find out more and apply