As an Advanced Practitioner working in the Birth to Settled Adulthood team, you will benefit from a strong supportive team culture centred around shared learning and reflective practice. You will have the opportunity to work with Social Workers and Family Support Workers in a new service aimed at improving support for children and young people with complex needs or who are disabled as they transition into adulthood.
We work with children and young people from birth to 25 years to ensure smooth progression at key developmental stages, so that by age 25, every eligible young person experiences a seamless transition into adult services.
You will join a friendly, dedicated team of social workers, family workers, students, and apprentices who value getting things right for children and use a strengths-based restorative approach. Their passion and commitment are reflected in consistently good performance data. Supervision prioritizes colleague wellbeing while focusing on positive outcomes for children and families.
What You Will Be Doing
You will be part of an experienced management team, driving development across our Birth to Settled Adulthood service, working with both children and adult practitioners. You will lead on the team’s professional development, including learning circles, reflective practice sessions, and group supervision, while managing a small complex caseload.
You will support our Social Work Apprentices and students’ learning and professional growth, serving as a key link between the principal social worker and the wider team to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
About You
If you are passionate about making a real impact on families' lives in Dorset, developing professionally, supporting others, and contributing to practice development, we welcome your application.
You must have a Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England for over three years, and be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. Significant experience in statutory social care, strong leadership skills, and a solid knowledge of statutory legislation are desirable.
The role is based in the Dorchester Local Office and is county-wide. Flexible working arrangements can be considered based on service needs.
Further Information
Contact Details: For an informal discussion, contact Claire Western at [email address].
This is a full-time role at 37 hours per week.
You Must
* Have a degree in social work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
* Be registered with the HCPC
* Be able to fulfill the travel requirements of the post, with suitable transport available
This role requires significant travel; a vehicle or suitable transport must be available.
See our policies on safeguarding children and young people, adult safeguarding, and the children’s social worker framework.
About Us
At Dorset Council, we aim to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable Dorset. We support over 300,000 residents, work in partnership to make a difference, and value every role.
We provide training and development opportunities and support our employees to grow and thrive.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, and are a Disability Confident Employer. Reasonable adjustments can be provided during recruitment.
This role is UK-based; right to work will be confirmed during the appointment process. We may provide additional details if needed.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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