Social Worker - Child Protection

Child Protection Social Worker Dorset Council - Blandford Up to £37 per hour

Are you ready to move beyond traditional social work? Join Dorset Council and be at the forefront of national change. As one of only three Families First for Children’s Pathfinder sites in the UK, we are testing and influencing an innovative new direction for social care.

• Expert Leadership: Work alongside Lead Family Help Practitioners, providing specialist child protection expertise.
• Collaborative Practice: Chair updated child protection conferences designed for greater cohesion.
• Direct Impact: Undertake meaningful work with families to foster self-reliance and progress safety plans.
• Statutory Excellence: Deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
• Innovation: Work with Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers (QARO) to ensure jargon‑free communication.

• Integrated Support: Access our ‘in‑house’ multi‑disciplinary Safeguarding Together teams.
• Professional Growth: Training in Motivational Interviewing, Restorative Practice, and Strength‑Based approaches.
• Superior Supervision: We prioritise development through individual and group supervision sessions.
• A Creative Culture: Participate in Partnership Workforce Events to query existing practices.
• Total Wellbeing: Access talking therapies and a network of Mental Health Champions.

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Child Protection and statutory settings.
• This post requires significant travel; you must have a vehicle available for use.
• A passion for restorative practice and the ambition to influence national policy.