Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Child Protection Team in Dorset The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: Deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation Undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures Create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner Promote and safeguard the welfare of children Provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant Prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required Chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans Maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as required Work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work Undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan Undertake specialist assessments once training has been providedRequirements 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 WorkBenefits 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 £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed) All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply. 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