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We are seeking passionate and committed Fostering Social Workers to join Dorset Council’s fostering service. In this role, you will provide vital support to foster carers, helping them achieve positive outcomes for the children and young people in their care. We have two vacancies within our pre‑approval team.
Key Details
* Full‑time position (37 hours per week) – £32,061 – £45,091
* Part‑time position (22 hours per week) – £19,063 – £26,810
Alongside supporting prospective foster carers through the assessment process, you will also work with mainstream foster carers and kinship carers, ensuring they are well supervised, guided, and equipped to provide safe and nurturing homes. You will receive regular supervision, access to high‑quality training, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Our service is committed to a therapeutic approach and is implementing the Mockingbird Family Model.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of foster carers across Dorset, providing supervision and support.
* Undertake fostering reviews and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and National Minimum Standards.
* Contribute to quality assurance and our safeguarding processes.
* Offer guidance to our foster carers, promoting best practice and a therapeutic approach.
* Work flexibly, including hybrid work (working from home and in the office).
Qualifications
* Qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England (minimum three years post‑qualification experience desirable).
* Clear enhanced DBS check.
* Full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across Dorset.
* Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and produce detailed written reports.
* Experience working with foster carers in a statutory social care setting and a sound understanding of child care legislation and safeguarding practice.
* Ability to create an environment where social work practice can flourish and where carers feel supported and valued.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Other
* Government Administration
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