Children's Social Worker - Permanence Team

Your new company
You'll be joining a progressive and supportive local authority based in the heart of Dorset, dedicated to delivering high-quality services for children and families. The Permanence Team plays a crucial role in securing long-term, stable outcomes for children in care. You'll work alongside a passionate and experienced team that values collaboration, innovation, and child-centred practice.

Your new role
As a Locum Social Worker within the Permanence Team, you will manage a caseload of children with plans for long-term fostering, adoption, or special guardianship. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking assessments and developing care plans
• Preparing reports for court proceedings and permanency panels
• Liaising with foster carers, adopters, and multi-agency professionals
• Ensuring each child's voice is heard and their needs are met throughout their journey to permanence

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience in children's social care, ideally within a permanence or long-term care setting
• Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What you'll get in return

• £38 per hour
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• The chance to work in a beautiful part of the country with a strong sense of community
• Access to training and professional development opportunities

What you need to do now
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