Children's Social Worker Family help
CV-LibraryWareham, DorsettemporaryPosted: 4 November 2026
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Austin Dean Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a locum opportunity with a local authority in Wareham, Dorset.
This is an opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker to support children, young people and families through statutory social work services. You’ll join an established Child Protection and Family Help team, working on a varied caseload and helping achieve positive outcomes for families.
About the role
You’ll manage a statutory children’s social work caseload that may include:
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Early Help
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Children in Need (CIN)
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Child Protection (CP)
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Family Help
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Pre-proceedings (PLO)
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Care proceedings and court work
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Safeguarding assessments
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Care planning and intervention
Key responsibilities
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Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989
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Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments
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Manage Children in Need and Child Protection cases
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Carry out safeguarding investigations and risk assessments
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Undertake direct work with children, young people and families
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Prepare court statements, reports and care plans
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Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings
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Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation
Requirements
To be considered, you’ll need:
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A recognised Social Work qualification
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Current Social Work England registration
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At least three years’ post-qualification experience in a UK local authority Children’s Services team
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Experience in Child Protection, safeguarding, court work and Children in Need services
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Enhanced DBS clearance
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A full UK driving licence
Pay and benefits
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£38–£42 per hour
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Up to £150 per week in allowable expenses where your home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work hub, subject to Austin Dean Recruitment’s terms and conditions
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£500 referral bonus, subject to terms and conditions
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A varied locum role within a supportive local authority service
If you’re looking for your next locum Children’s Social Worker role in Dorset, contact Austin Dean Recruitment to find out more and apply
Austin Dean Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a locum opportunity with a local authority in Wareham, Dorset.
This is an opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker to support children, young people and families through statutory social work services. You’ll join an established Child Protection and Family Help team, working on a varied caseload and helping achieve positive outcomes for families.
About the role
You’ll manage a statutory children’s social work caseload that may include:
*
Early Help
*
Children in Need (CIN)
*
Child Protection (CP)
*
Family Help
*
Pre-proceedings (PLO)
*
Care proceedings and court work
*
Safeguarding assessments
*
Care planning and intervention
Key responsibilities
*
Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989
*
Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments
*
Manage Children in Need and Child Protection cases
*
Carry out safeguarding investigations and risk assessments
*
Undertake direct work with children, young people and families
*
Prepare court statements, reports and care plans
*
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings
*
Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation
Requirements
To be considered, you’ll need:
*
A recognised Social Work qualification
*
Current Social Work England registration
*
At least three years’ post-qualification experience in a UK local authority Children’s Services team
*
Experience in Child Protection, safeguarding, court work and Children in Need services
*
Enhanced DBS clearance
*
A full UK driving licence
Pay and benefits
*
£38–£42 per hour
*
Up to £150 per week in allowable expenses where your home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work hub, subject to Austin Dean Recruitment’s terms and conditions
*
£500 referral bonus, subject to terms and conditions
*
A varied locum role within a supportive local authority service
If you’re looking for your next locum Children’s Social Worker role in Dorset, contact Austin Dean Recruitment to find out more and apply