Front Door Social Worker

Are you an experienced practitioner looking for high autonomy and a meaningful impact? If you\’re passionate about making decisions and supporting families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why join us?

• autonomy and impact: Work independently with significant responsibility, contributing to decision-making and providing crucial support to families
• flexibility: enjoy a 14-week cycle with 9.25 hour shifts over 4 days, with occasional on-call duties rewarded with a standby rate. Split your time between our office in Wareham and working from home
• recognition: this role is recognised through a higher salary than our standard social work positions and is ideal for experienced social workers

We Offer

• supportive environment: thrive in a team known for its collaborative and positive culture
• professional growth: opportunities to grow both professionally and personally in a nurturing environment
• wellbeing support: access to talking therapies, a network of Mental Health Champions, and workshops by our Employee Wellbeing Team

What You Will Be Doing

As a Consultant Social Worker at our Family Support and Advice Line (Front Door), you\’ll join a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to keeping children safe at home whenever possible. You\’ll engage in varied, exciting challenges working closely with children, families, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• decision making: engage in vital decisions affecting children\’s lives without the need for being the allocated practitioner.
• family support: work in collaboration with family to identify support in meeting the needs of their children.
• collaboration: work closely with a range of multi-disciplinary partners.
• innovation: be part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder, a nationally recognised initiative, receiving central government support.

About You

• qualifications: Diploma/Degree/MA in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• experience: ideally a minimum of 4 years post-qualifying experience in Children\’s Services.
• skills: ability to work flexibly, remain calm under pressure, and support colleagues and partner agencies.
• mindset: commitment to a positive learning culture and innovative approaches to social care.

Be part of an exceptional team recognised as \”Good with Outstanding Leadership\” by Ofsted. Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in Dorset. Apply now and help shape the future of social care. #J-18808-Ljbffr