JOB-20240819-db742659
Consultant Social Worker - Childrens 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 Councils Family Support and Advice Line within the Childrens 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 childrens 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. Its an ideal location to combine a fulfilling career with an excellent lifestyle.
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