Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities.
LOCUM CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER JOBS IN DORSET
Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in the Weymouth . This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.
Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority setting.
CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER CHILD PROTECTION TEAM
As part of ongoing national children's social care reforms, Dorset Council is strengthening its Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and introducing Lead Child Protection Practitioners, creating additional support and development opportunities for frontline Children's Social Workers.
This role sits within a well-established Family Help and Child Protection Service, delivering effective safeguarding interventions and supporting children and families through statutory social work processes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Locum Children's Social Worker, you will manage a varied statutory children's social work caseload including:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for this Children's Social Worker role, you will need:
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If you're looking for your next Locum Children's Social Worker Job in Dorset, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
