Qualified Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Dorchester Dorset, United Kingdom Connect2Dorset Full time
Job Description

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team

Location: Office-based, at least 3 days per week, within Dorset Council, Dorchester

Responsibilities:

  • Section 47 Child Protection Investigations:
  • thorough investigations in line with UK statutory guidelines to assess risks and the welfare of vulnerable children.
  • Child Protection Reports: comprehensive reports documenting investigation findings, assessments, and recommendations for intervention strategies, adhering to UK legislative requirements.
  • Chair Multi-Agency Meetings: Actively in and lead multi-agency meetings, including core groups, fostering effective collaboration and communication among relevant teams as per UK policies and procedures.
  • Direct Work with Families and Children
  • Direct contact with families and children to build rapport, assess needs, and implement tailored interventions aligned with UK social work principles and practices.
  • Court Documents and Reports: accurate and concise court documents and reports for legal proceedings, presenting evidence and recommendations in adherence to UK legal standards and laws.
  • Children at Risk of Extra-Familial Harm: specialised support and interventions for children at risk of harm outside the family collaborating with UK agencies to safeguard their well-being.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Master's degree in Social Work from a UK accredited institution with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Experience in child protection and safeguarding within the UK context
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adhering to UK terminology and analytical and assessment abilities, in line with UK social work framework
  • To be able work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, respecting UK professional boundaries and protocols
  • Ongoing professional development and adherence to the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Code of Ethics
  • Be registered with SWE
  • Have current enhanced DBS



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