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 famili...