About the Role The Family Support and Advice Line, Dorset Council's Children's Services "Front Door" team, is a supportive and forward-thinking service, where you will be invested in and have every opportunity to make that positive difference to children's lives. Our Front Door Social Workers are known as Consultant Social Workers and form a dedicated, collaborative and highly regarded team. The Family Support and Advice Line is a telephone, conversation and consultation-based service for all safeguarding contacts and referrals, one where relationships and collaboration is promoted to ensure that children and young people receive the right support, first time and in their communities. We work closely with our Family Help colleagues and MASH partners, so being an effective communicator and adopting a strengths-based approach is key. We truly are 'One Team' where relationship-based and restorative practice is central to our service culture. Our team have been able to develop operational leads within the service, contributing to practice development within the service and wider organisation. Our focus is on supporting families to meet the needs of their children and keeping children at home where it is safe to do so. You'll find a variety of exciting challenges, working with our children, families, and partners, in a workplace that's part of a community that values your skills, appreciates your passion, and recognises the difference you can make. The Family Support and Advice Line works 365 days per year and includes our Out of Hours service. Our Consultant Social Workers work on a rota basis including an overnight, on call requirement once per fortnight. This requires a flexible and solution-focused approach, with a clear understanding of service demand and how we all work together. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment with hybrid working. Our Consultant Social Workers currently work their full-time hours over a 4-day working week (amended for our part-time staff), contributing to a great work/life balance. Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place Interested? Contact me today for more information! chloe.boakes@csltd.org.uk / 07725 902 996 Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.