QSW - Locality/Family Help/Safeguarding Team (£42.00ph)

Location: Dorset DT1

Contract: Ongoing   

Rate: £42.00

Start: ASAP  

About the role: 

We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Locality/Family Help/Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a social worker with a background in safeguarding, child protection, and family support to make a meaningful impact. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake statutory social work duties including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children cases 

- Complete assessments, care plans, and risk assessments 

- Manage a diverse caseload within a locality-based team 

- Lead and participate in strategy discussions and case conferences 

- Carry out Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations 

- Work with multi-agency partners 

- Produce court reports and documentation 

- Ensure compliance with Children Act legislation 

- Promote early intervention and family support 

Requirements: 

- Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England/Social Care Wales registration 

- Degree in Social Work 

- Experience in children’s social care or safeguarding 

- Strong knowledge of UK legislation 

- Good communication and report-writing skills 

- Ability to manage caseloads