Children's SW - Family Help Team - Dorset
We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help Team supporting children, young people and their families across Dorset. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve positive, lasting outcomes.
You will manage a varied caseload involving children and families requiring targeted support, completing high-quality assessments and developing effective plans in partnership with those you work with. Your responsibilities will include undertaking visits, identifying risks and needs, coordinating multi-agency support, reviewing progress and ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making.
The role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across education, health, early help, safeguarding and other relevant services. You will contribute to meetings, maintain accurate and timely records, prepare reports and ensure that practice complies with statutory requirements, local procedures and professional standards. Where concerns escalate, you will be expected to recognise risk promptly and take appropriate action to safeguard children and young people.
Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with children, young people and families in a statutory or family support setting is essential, together with a sound understanding of safeguarding, assessment and child-focused practice. You should be confident managing competing priorities, working independently and contributing positively within a team.
Strong communication, relationship-building and analytical skills are required, alongside the ability to produce clear, evidence-based records and reports. A full driving licence and access to reliable transport may be required for visiting families across the area. In return, you will receive professional support, regular supervision and the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to improved outcomes for children and families.
Children's SW - Family Help Team - Dorset
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