Our client, Dorset Council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children services.

Purpose and impact

The role of the Social Worker is to provide the overall delivery of Children's statutory services within Dorset Council.

The post is responsible for delivering alongside other professionals a range of statutory services to children, young people and their families in regard to the Children Act 1989/other relevant legislation in order to deliver both a prevention and safeguarding service. The role is delivered across a range of different service delivery contexts.

Key responsibilities

1. To maintain registration with Social Work England and to undertake statutory and other tasks related to the responsibilities of the service group outlined in the context statement, in accordance with relevant legislation and Children's Social Worker Framework.

2. To deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation.

3. To undertake assessment of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures. Assessments will be carried out in conjunction with children, families, carers and other professionals and in a timely manner in accordance with Council's policies and procedures.

4. To undertake assessments of children's needs and create effective plans which are renewed in a timely manner.

5. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

6. To apply specific methods of intervention as appropriate.

7. To provide support, information and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant.

8. To prepare reports for courts and various meetings and to present to a variety of professionals in a variety of settings and may be required to attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required.

9. To maintain essential records, input and maintain records on the core computer system as required.

10. To make available any records for statistical purposes or inspection

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.