Dorset Council UK
Social Worker
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We are seeking a passionate and committed Fostering Social Workers to join Dorset Council’s Kinship Fostering Team.
Full Time Position 37 hours per week - Kinship Support £35, 412 - £41, 771
To apply, you must have completed your ASYE year as a minimum requirement (Level 2 Social Worker and above)
You will receive regular supervision, access to high-quality training, and ongoing professional development opportunities. This includes support from advanced practitioners, induction programmes, and Dorset’s Social Work Academy. Our service is committed to a therapeutic approach and is implementing the Mockingbird Family Model, giving you the opportunity to work closely with carers within constellations.
We offer a generous training package which includes Level 1 and Level 2 DDP training, in an established, experienced, and inclusive team where you will be well supported and encouraged to develop your skills in a warm and friendly environment.
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By joining us, you will play a key role in ensuring that children cared for by Dorset Council remain close to their families and communities and receive excellent care from well-supported Kinship Foster Carers and Special Guardians.
As a Kinship Support Team Social Worker, You Will
- Manage a caseload of Kinship Foster Carers and Special Guardians across Dorset and out of county, 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 Kinship Foster Carers and Special Guardians, promoting best practice and a therapeutic approach.
- Work flexibly, including hybrid work (working from home and in the office).
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We are looking for a dedicated and dependable professional who:
- Is a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England
- Holds a clear enhanced DBS check.
- Has a full, clean driving licence and the ability to travel across Dorset and wider when necessary.
- Has a sound understanding of child care legislation and safeguarding practice.
- Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and produce detailed written reports.
- Can create an environment where social work practice can flourish and where carers feel supported and valued.
Desirable Experience
- Minimum three years post-qualification experience desirable.
- Has experience working with foster carers in a statutory social care setting.
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