Social Worker Child Protection Family Help

About Us Connect2Dorset

Supporting social workers to make a real difference for children and families in Dorset

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities.

Social Worker Child Protection Family Help

As part of national reforms, we're shaping our Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and introducing Lead Child Protection Practitioners, giving you specialist colleagues to work closely with in supporting children at risk of significant harm.

About the Role

You will be joining a supportive, well-structured, and growing team, with flexible working and regular reflective supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced but nurturing environment within a forward-thinking authority.

As a Social Worker, you'll support children across the full continuum of need, including:

• targeted early help
• Child in Need plans
• Child Protection plans
• pre‑proceedings and court proceedings

Your responsibilities include:

• delivering statutory services in line with the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation
• completing high‑quality assessments and timely care plans
• safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children through direct, meaningful work
• building resilience with families through restorative and strengths-based approaches
• preparing clear, well-evidenced reports for court and multi‑agency professionals
• chairing meetings that bring professionals together around a unified plan
• maintaining accurate case records
• undertaking specialist assessments with full training provided
• working closely with early years, education, police, health and community partners to create coordinated, child-centred support

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' post‑qualification experience within English Local Authorities
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can arrange this)
• SWE Registration
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to travel across Dorset as needed

About You

You are a committed, thoughtful practitioner with strong knowledge of statutory children's services. You bring confidence in managing complex court work and are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.

If you believe in relationship-based practice, early intervention, and working within a supportive and forward-thinking service we'd love to hear from you.

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post.

We offer a £500 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role. (T&C'S apply)

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.