Social worker - Keyworker Service

Keyworker Social Worker (Level 2/3)

📍 Dorchester, Dorset | Hybrid Working 💷 Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella)

Social Worker Jobs in Dorset | Autism | Learning Disabilities | SEND | Preparation for Adulthood

Connect2Dorset, Dorset Council's managed service recruitment partner, is recruiting an experienced Level 2/3 Qualified Social Worker to join the Preparation for Adulthood Team within the innovative Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with autism, learning disabilities, SEND, and complex needs who are at risk of mental health hospital admission. You will work across health, education, and social care services to coordinate support, improve outcomes, and help children and young people remain safely within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children and young people on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR). Act as the key point of contact for children, young people, families, and carers. Develop and coordinate person-centred support plans. Work collaboratively with NHS teams, education providers, and social care professionals. Attend and contribute to Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs). Support hospital admission avoidance and discharge planning. Provide updates to DSR meetings and multi-agency forums. Maintain accurate case records, assessments, and reports. Identify barriers to support and promote joined-up working across services.Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker (Level 2/3) Social Work England Registration Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience Experience working with Autism, Learning Disabilities, SEND, Children with Disabilities, or Complex Needs Experience managing complex caseloads within Children's or Adult Social Care Strong assessment, care planning, and risk management skills Knowledge of the Children Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and SEND Code of Practice Experience of multi-agency working with health, education, and social care partners Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWhy Join Connect2Dorset?

Up to £38 per hour Umbrella Hybrid working Long-term contract opportunity Supportive leadership team Opportunity to work within Dorset Council's highly regarded B2SA Service Make a genuine difference to children, young people, and families across DorsetApply Today

If you're an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity in Autism, Learning Disabilities, SEND, Transition, or Children with Disabilities Services, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help transform outcomes for children, young people, and families across Dorset.

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