Children's Social Worker Family help in Wareham, Dorset

Locum Children’s Social Worker – Child Protection & Family Help

Austin Dean Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a locum opportunity with a local authority in Wareham, Dorset.

This is an opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker to support children, young people and families through statutory social work services. You’ll join an established Child Protection and Family Help team, working on a varied caseload and helping achieve positive outcomes for families.

About the role

You’ll manage a statutory children’s social work caseload that may include:

• Early Help

• Children in Need (CIN)

• Child Protection (CP)

• Family Help

• Pre-proceedings (PLO)

• Care proceedings and court work

• Safeguarding assessments

• Care planning and intervention

Key responsibilities

• Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989

• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments

• Manage Children in Need and Child Protection cases

• Carry out safeguarding investigations and risk assessments

• Undertake direct work with children, young people and families

• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans

• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings

• Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation

Requirements

To be considered, you’ll need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification

• Current Social Work England registration

• At least three years’ post-qualification experience in a UK local authority Children’s Services team

• Experience in Child Protection, safeguarding, court work and Children in Need services

• Enhanced DBS clearance

• A full UK driving licence

Pay and benefits

• £38–£42 per hour

• Up to £150 per week in allowable expenses where your home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work hub, subject to Austin Dean Recruitment’s terms and conditions

• £500 referral bonus, subject to terms and conditions

• A varied locum role within a supportive local authority service

If you’re looking for your next locum Children’s Social Worker role in Dorset, contact Austin Dean Recruitment to find out more and apply.