Consultant Social Worker Children's

JOB-20240819-db742659

Consultant Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Wareham, UK
Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Locum)
Hours: 37 per week, 4-day rota
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour
Position: Non-case holding

Join Dorset Council's Family Support and Advice Line within the Children's Services Front Door team in Wareham as a Consultant Social Worker. This ongoing locum position offers a flexible, hybrid working environment and the opportunity to contribute to safeguarding children and supporting families in a dynamic, collaborative team.

Perks and Benefits

• Locum Flexibility: Shape your work around your life while gaining diverse experience.

• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a mix of remote and office-based work.

• Four-Day Week: Complete full-time hours over four days, improving work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access training and growth opportunities within a supportive organisation.

• Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside experienced colleagues fostering knowledge sharing and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Family Support and Advice Line, handling safeguarding contacts and referrals.

• Collaborate with Family Help colleagues and MASH partners to ensure timely, appropriate interventions for children and young people.

• Apply strengths-based, relationship-focused practices to promote children's safety and wellbeing within families.

• Participate in the rota, including overnight on-call duties once every fortnight.

• Contribute to practice development and operational leadership through innovative ideas and service improvement initiatives.

Why Work and Live in Wareham

Wareham is a historic market town near the stunning Jurassic Coast, offering rich natural beauty, vibrant community life, and a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. It's an ideal location to combine a fulfilling career with an excellent lifestyle.

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