Are you seeking a rewarding career in Children’s Services? Be part of designing social work for the future.
Join our exceptional Family Help Team in children’s services, where we take immense pride in leading the way nationally, pioneering ground-breaking initiatives that have garnered recognition from the government. Join a team of dedicated professionals in Children's Services who, in recent months and years, have set new standards in their commitment to the well-being of children and families.
Here at Dorset Council, you won't just be an employee - you'll be a vital contributor to a legacy of positive change. Be a part of a community that values your skills, appreciates your passion, and recognises the difference you can make. Join us in creating a brighter future for children, young people, and families. Your journey towards meaningful work starts here.
In July 2024, the Department for Education officially announced the Families First for Children Pathfinder. Dorset has been recognised for the fantastic work with children, young people, and families taking place by being selected to be one of only three initial pathfinder sites nationally, testing the delivery of key reforms across the sector. This is a fantastic opportunity and comes with central government grant funding and support which recognises the scale and ambition of the work we need to carry out.
Our focus is on supporting families to meet the needs of their children and keeping children at home where it is safe to do so. You’ll find a variety of exciting challenges, working with our children, families, and partners, in a workplace that inspires you to grow professionally and personally.
As part of our model, we have developed multi-agency locality teams bringing together colleagues from across Early Help, Children's Social Care, Educational Psychology, SEND, and Inclusion services under the leadership of Heads of Locality and Strategy.
The North Locality is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join us as an Assistant Team Manager (Family Help) where you’ll truly make a difference to the lives of children and young people in our beautiful county.
You will have experience of managing, appraising, and supervising staff, Child in Need case supervision, and mentoring others. You will have experience of complex case work and have the ability to manage and chair meetings. You will lead on practice development within the workforce and act as the Lead Child Protection Practitioner within the team.
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