Children's SW - Family Help Team - Dorset
An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help Team in Dorset. This role is focused on helping children, young people and their families achieve positive, lasting outcomes through timely, strengths-based support and effective partnership working.
You will manage a varied caseload involving children and families who may require early intervention, statutory support or coordinated multi-agency services. Your responsibilities will include completing assessments, identifying needs and risks, preparing plans, reviewing progress and ensuring that children’s voices remain central to decision-making. You will work collaboratively with families to build on their strengths, promote positive change and improve safety and wellbeing.
The role will involve maintaining accurate, concise and up-to-date records, preparing reports for meetings and reviews, and contributing to child protection and safeguarding processes where required. You will work closely with education, health, police, family support services and other professionals, ensuring that information is shared appropriately and that plans are coordinated effectively. You may also be required to contribute to legal proceedings and attend formal meetings, including child protection conferences and reviews.
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 highly desirable, together with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, safeguarding practice and professional standards. You should be confident undertaking assessments, managing risk and making evidence-based decisions.
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and organised practitioner who can communicate effectively with children, families and professionals. You will need the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute positively to a supportive team environment. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, participation and improving outcomes for children is essential. The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Children's SW - Family Help Team - Dorset
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