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An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help Team on a temporary basis. You will work alongside children, young people and their families to provide effective, strengths-based support, helping them achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments, preparing plans and reviewing progress in line with statutory requirements and professional standards. The role will involve working with families experiencing a range of challenges, including safeguarding concerns, complex needs, parenting difficulties and issues affecting children’s wellbeing and development.

Key responsibilities will include undertaking child and family assessments, identifying risks and protective factors, and developing plans with families and partner agencies. You will contribute to child protection enquiries and meetings where required, maintain accurate and timely records, prepare reports for reviews and panels, and ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decision-making.

You will work collaboratively with education, health, early help, youth services and other professionals to coordinate effective support. The successful candidate will be confident in building positive relationships, managing risk, making sound professional decisions and responding appropriately to changing circumstances. You must be able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Previous experience of working with children and families in a statutory or family support setting is essential, along with a sound understanding of safeguarding legislation, child development and relevant social work practice. Experience of completing assessments, care planning and direct work with children will be highly valued.

You will need excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, reflective working and improving outcomes for children and families is essential. A current driving licence and access to transport may be required for this role.

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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.

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An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join a Family Help service supporting children, young people and their families across the Blandford area. This role is suited to a committed professional who can build effective relationships, promote positive outcomes and provide high-quality, child-centred support.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments and developing purposeful plans with families. Working collaboratively, you will identify strengths, risks and areas of need, ensuring that children’s voices remain central to all decisions. You will provide timely interventions, review progress regularly and take appropriate action where circumstances change.

The role will involve working with families experiencing a range of challenges, including parenting difficulties, neglect, domestic abuse, emotional wellbeing concerns and other factors that may affect children’s safety or development. You will contribute to safeguarding activity, child protection processes and, where required, care proceedings. Accurate recording, clear analysis and effective written communication will be essential.

You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies, including education, health, police and voluntary sector services, to coordinate support and achieve sustainable improvements. You will also be expected to participate in meetings, provide professional advice, prepare reports and contribute to service development. A commitment to reflective practice, supervision and continuous professional learning is strongly encouraged.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding practice, together with experience of assessing risk and working directly with children and families. Strong organisation, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for travel between appointments.

In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative environment where your professional contribution is valued. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and are looking for a role with meaningful responsibility, we would welcome your application.

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We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a Family Help team supporting children, young people and their families across East Dorset. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by working with families at an early stage, helping them build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children and families with a range of needs. Your responsibilities will include completing assessments, developing and reviewing family plans, coordinating support, and providing purposeful direct work with children and adults. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, community services and other partner agencies to ensure support is timely, coordinated and centred on the child’s wellbeing.

The role will involve identifying strengths and risks, promoting children’s safety and welfare, and responding appropriately where concerns escalate. You will maintain accurate, clear and timely records, prepare reports for meetings and reviews, and contribute to effective decision-making in line with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards. You will also participate in safeguarding processes and contribute to the development of high-quality services for children and families.

You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with children, young people and families is essential, together with a sound understanding of assessment, safeguarding and child development. We are looking for someone who can build trusting relationships, communicate confidently and manage competing priorities with professionalism and resilience.

You will be supported through regular supervision, professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment. A commitment to reflective practice, anti-discriminatory working and achieving the best possible outcomes for children is essential. The ability to travel to meet families and attend meetings across the local area is required, with a valid driving licence and access to suitable transport preferred.

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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.

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An opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help Team supporting children, young people and their families across Dorset. This role is suited to a committed practitioner who can build positive relationships, promote strengths-based practice and contribute to improved outcomes for children.

You will work with families experiencing a range of challenges, completing high-quality assessments and developing clear, purposeful plans with children and their networks. Responsibilities will include identifying need and risk, coordinating support, reviewing progress and taking appropriate action where safeguarding concerns arise. You will ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions.

The role will involve working collaboratively with parents and carers, schools, health professionals, community services and other partner agencies. You will contribute to multi-agency meetings, maintain accurate and timely records, and provide clear written reports. Where required, you may also support statutory processes, including child protection activity and applications to court, in line with legislation, policy and professional standards.

You will manage a varied caseload, prioritising effectively and responding proportionately to changing circumstances. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound professional judgement, confidence in assessing risk and the ability to undertake direct work with children and families. You should be able to communicate sensitively and clearly, challenge constructively and remain focused on achieving sustainable change.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Experience of working with children and families in a statutory or family support setting is highly desirable, alongside knowledge of safeguarding procedures, relevant legislation and evidence-based social work practice. A valid driving licence and the ability to travel within the area may be required.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment where reflective practice, professional development and continuous improvement are valued. You will be expected to uphold confidentiality, equality and anti-discriminatory practice while promoting the welfare and best interests of every child.

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An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated team supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This is a rewarding role for an experienced professional who is committed to safeguarding, promoting welfare and helping young people build secure and positive futures.

You will hold and manage a caseload of UASC, completing comprehensive assessments and developing high-quality care plans that reflect each child’s individual needs, wishes and circumstances. You will work closely with foster carers, residential staff, education providers, health professionals, legal representatives, immigration services and other partner agencies to ensure coordinated support and effective outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, contributing to reviews, preparing court and assessment reports, responding to safeguarding concerns and ensuring that all recording and casework is completed accurately and within required timescales. You will advocate for children and young people, helping them access appropriate accommodation, education, healthcare, advocacy and emotional support.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have experience of working with children and families in a statutory setting, ideally including children looked after, care leavers or UASC. Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, safeguarding procedures and the asylum and immigration process would be advantageous.

You will need strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills, alongside the ability to build trusting relationships with young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. A calm, resilient and trauma-informed approach is essential, as is the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team. You must be organised, committed to professional development and able to travel as required for visits and meetings.

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An experienced and committed Social Worker is required to join a specialist Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people who have arrived in the UK without the care of a parent or responsible adult, helping them to feel safe, supported and able to achieve their potential.

You will manage a caseload of UASC, completing high-quality assessments and developing tailored care plans that reflect each young person’s needs, wishes, identity, culture and long-term aspirations. Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, reviewing placements, promoting education, health and emotional wellbeing, and supporting young people through transitions into independence or other suitable arrangements.

You will work closely with foster carers, residential providers, education and health professionals, legal representatives, immigration services and other partner agencies. You will ensure that safeguarding concerns are identified and acted upon promptly, maintain accurate and timely case records, prepare reports and contribute to meetings, reviews and legal processes where required. The role also involves advocating for young people and ensuring their voices remain central to all decisions.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have knowledge of children’s social care legislation, safeguarding procedures, corporate parenting responsibilities and the challenges faced by asylum-seeking young people. Experience of working with looked-after children, care leavers or UASC would be highly desirable.

You will need excellent assessment, planning, report-writing and communication skills, alongside the ability to build trusting relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds. Resilience, sound professional judgement and a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice are essential. The successful candidate will be able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive multidisciplinary team, manage competing priorities and demonstrate a consistent focus on achieving positive outcomes.

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We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join a Looked After Children (LAC) team. You will work with children and young people who are in care, helping to safeguard their welfare, promote positive outcomes and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their lives.

Your responsibilities will include managing a caseload of looked-after children, completing assessments and care planning, undertaking statutory visits and reviews, and maintaining accurate, timely records. You will work closely with children, families, foster carers, residential providers, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies to develop and review effective care plans.

You will support children to maintain safe and meaningful relationships, achieve stability in their placements and make progress in education, health and emotional wellbeing. The role will also involve contributing to permanence planning, preparing reports for reviews and legal proceedings, identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action in line with legislation, policy and professional standards.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. You should have demonstrable experience in children’s social care, preferably within a looked-after children, care planning or children in care service. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, care planning regulations and safeguarding procedures, is essential.

You will be confident managing competing priorities, making sound professional judgements and working effectively with children and families experiencing complex circumstances. Strong communication, assessment, report-writing and relationship-building skills are required, together with a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and improving outcomes for children and young people.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required due to the nature of the role. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to make a lasting difference while working within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.

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Cheshire West and Chester is seeking a passionate and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Team. In this vital role, you will work collaboratively with children, families, and educational professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Your expertise will help shape the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

As a Children's Social Worker within the SEND Team, your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting assessments of children and families to identify needs and develop appropriate support plans. Working closely with schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies to coordinate services for children with SEND. Providing advice and guidance to families, empowering them to navigate the educational system and access necessary resources. Monitoring and reviewing the progress of children with SEND to ensure effective implementation of support strategies. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in compliance with local and national regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. Experience working with children and families, particularly within the SEND context. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including:

Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities. A supportive team environment with regular supervision and peer support. Employee wellness programs and access to mental health resources.

If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to children and families in Cheshire West and Chester.

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