Experienced Social Worker – Home First Team
Join Dorset Council UK as an Experienced Social Worker on the Home First Team in Sherborne, North Dorset. Home First is a partnership approach to provide community-based care and reduce unnecessary hospital stays. We work collaboratively with health colleagues and partners to support adults and their families/carers with complex needs, facilitating discharge to the home or assessment beds.
We offer a supportive and nurturing service with strong leadership, a clear vision for quality practice, and hybrid & flexible working options.
What’s In It For You
* Strong commitment to a strengths‑based approach with regular reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
* Mentoring, coaching, external training (BIA, AMHP, RIPFA courses, Community Care Inform, etc.) and access to internal training.
* Career development opportunities.
* Well‑being support and other support services.
* Local Government Pension scheme.
* Minimum 27 days holiday (32 days after 5 years of continuous service).
* Hybrid and flexible working to support a harmonious work‑life balance.
What You Can Expect to Be Doing
* Undertake strengths‑based assessments, support planning and reviews to help customers achieve outcomes and promote independence.
* Work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team, collaborating with health colleagues and other professionals.
* Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Court of Protection work.
About You
* Dynamic social worker passionate about learning disabilities with a person‑centred practice.
* Creative and supportive of people’s independence.
* Team player with excellent communication skills and flexible approach.
* Confident in legal basis for practice: Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
* Embodies Dorset Council behaviours: responsibility, respect, recognition and collaboration.
* Qualified degree in social work, registered with Social Work England and able to meet travel requirements.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other (Government Administration)
Dorset Council is an equal opportunity employer. We invite candidates from all backgrounds.
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