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Experienced social workers

Dorchester
Dorset Council
Social worker
€37,500 a year
Posted: 12h ago
Offer description

Current Opportunities

* North Dorset Learning Disability Team
* Peripatetic Team, working in teams across Dorset
* Community Mental Health Team, based in Weymouth or Dorchester
* East Dorset Locality Team, based in Ferndown


Benefits & Support

* Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Professional Growth: Regular supervision and continuous development
* Learning & Development: Access to mentoring, coaching, and various training programs
* Career Advancement: Generous relocation and retention packages
* Wellbeing Support: Access to wellbeing services
* Generous Benefits: 27+ days holiday, paid sick leave, Local Government Pension scheme
* Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
* Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress


Responsibilities

* Conduct Strength‑Based Assessments: Evaluate clients' needs and strengths to develop effective support plans.
* Support Planning and Reviews: Create and review plans to help clients achieve their goals and promote independence.
* Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with other local authority teams and professionals to provide comprehensive care.
* Engage in Multi‑Disciplinary Practice: Integrate various professional perspectives to enhance client outcomes.


Qualifications

* Dynamic and Person‑Centred: strong value base and focus on person‑centred practice.
* Excellent Communicators: possess strong communication skills and can work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
* Flexible and Collaborative: adaptable and enjoy working closely with a range of professionals.
* Creative and Passionate: dedicated to enabling people to be as independent as possible.
* Legally Competent: confident with the legal basis for practice and understand key legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, and Equality Act 2010.
* Committed to Development: embrace continuous professional development and embody behaviours of responsibility, respect, recognition, and collaboration.


Relocation Expenses Package

* an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start
* help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500)
* an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years


Additional Information

Interviews will take place over Teams.

For further information on these or any of our current roles within Adult Social Care, please contact [email protected]


Legal & Equality

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK‑based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

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