Return to Social Work: Children’s Services

Return to Social Work:
Children’s Services

Dorset Council is inviting applications for a Family Worker on a temporary contract to support the Return to Social Work scheme. The role is based in Dorset and offers a paid placement of up to six months to complete the required supervised practice days. Successful completion of the placement will provide a pathway to a full Social Worker post at the end of the term.

You will support our social work team by working directly with children and families. Your duties will include creating, supporting and contributing to multi‑agency plans and interventions to improve outcomes and life chances for children and young people. The role takes a whole‑family approach and will involve working collaboratively across local services.

• You must have experience working with children and families in a social care setting.
• You must have been previously registered with a social work body in England (HCPC or Social Work England).
• You will be employed as a Family worker.

• You will be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and support.
• You will have access to a range of training opportunities to help with your personal development and career progression.

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transportation we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

This post involves working with children and vulnerable adults and will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Other

• Government Administration

For any queries about this post please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
We are a Disability Confident Employer – if you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout your application experience.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.