Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service
Job in
Dorchester, Dorset County, OX10, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Connect2Dorset
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service
Location:
North Dorset (Office base: Dorchester)
Contract:
Locum, Maternity Cover
Start Date:
March
Service Area:
Children & Young People (0-25)
About Us:
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Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.
We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from March. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25 with a wide range of disabilities, supporting them and their families through key stages of their development.
About the Role
You will manage a diverse caseload and work across the full range of social work disciplines, including:
Early Help
Child in Need
Child Protection
Children in Care The role also includes close collaboration with our Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) colleagues. Together, you will support young people and their families to plan for adulthood, explore opportunities, and work towards achieving their goals and best possible outcomes.
About the Team
You will be part of a warm, experienced, and multi‑disciplinary team, including:
Social Workers
Paediatric Occupational Therapists
Best Start in Life Advisers
Family Workers Teamwork, professional support, and strong multi‑agency working are at the heart of what we do.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England
Experience in children's services
Experience in disability services preferred but not essential
Strong partnership working skills across agencies and disciplines
Ability to work autonomously and handle a varied caseload
Own transport essential due to the rural nature of North Dorset Location
Office base:
Dorchester, with work across the North Dorset locality.
Why Join Us?
Supportive and collaborative multi‑disciplinary environment
Opportunity to build and develop specialist skills
Flexible working options (where appropriate)
Meaningful work supporting children, young people, and families through key milestonesConnect2
Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2
Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Connect2
Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2
Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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