Social Worker Child Protection
Posted 1 week ago by Tripod Partners
£37 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
DT11, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Summary: The Child Protection Social Worker role at Dorset Council involves leading and collaborating on child protection initiatives, focusing on innovative practices in social care. The position emphasizes direct engagement with families to promote self-reliance and safety, while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates will benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of social work within the Families First for Children’s Pathfinder initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work alongside Lead Family Help Practitioners, providing specialist child protection expertise.
- Chair updated child protection conferences designed for greater cohesion.
- Undertake meaningful work with families to foster self-reliance and progress safety plans.
- Deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
- Work with Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers (QARO) to ensure jargon-free communication.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Experience in Child Protection and statutory settings.
- Significant travel capability with a vehicle available for use.
- Passion for restorative practice and ambition to influence national policy.
Salary (Rate): £37/hour
City: Blandford Forum
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Child Protection Social Worker
Dorset Council - Blandford
Up to £37 per hour
Are you ready to move beyond traditional social work? Join Dorset Council and be at the forefront of national change. As one of only three Families First for Children’s Pathfinder sites in the UK, we are testing and influencing an innovative new direction for social care.
The Role
- Expert Leadership: Work alongside Lead Family Help Practitioners, providing specialist child protection expertise.
- Collaborative Practice: Chair updated child protection conferences designed for greater cohesion.
- Direct Impact: Undertake meaningful work with families to foster self-reliance and progress safety plans.
- Statutory Excellence: Deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
- Innovation: Work with Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers (QARO) to ensure jargon-free communication.
Why Dorset Council?
- Integrated Support: Access our ‘in-house’ multi-disciplinary Safeguarding Together teams.
- Professional Growth: Training in Motivational Interviewing, Restorative Practice, and Strength-Based approaches.
- Superior Supervision: We prioritise development through individual and group supervision sessions.
- A Creative Culture: Participate in Partnership Workforce Events to query existing practices.
- Total Wellbeing: Access talking therapies and a network of Mental Health Champions.
What You’ll Need
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Experience in Child Protection and statutory settings.
- This post requires significant travel; you must have a vehicle available for use.
- A passion for restorative practice and the ambition to influence national policy.