Social Worker - Fostering And Supported Lodgings Team

Dorset

contract, full-time

£38 per hour

Uk working eligibility only.

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Job Opportunity: Social Worker in the Fostering and Supported Lodgings Team based in beautiful Dorset, UK, earning £38 per hour. Do you have the drive to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? If you are seeking an exciting and rewarding locum role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting foster carers and making a positive impact on young lives in care.

Perks and Benefits:
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy the freedom that comes with locum work, giving you the ability to work when it suits you best and achieve a great work-life balance.
- Continuous Professional Development: Access ongoing training and workshops to enhance your skills and progress in your career, keeping you at the forefront of social work practices.
- Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with a passionate team that values creative solutions and partnership working, ensuring you never feel alone in your role.
- Competitive Pay: With a fantastic hourly rate, you can earn well while making a meaningful difference in the community.
- Wellness Resources: Benefit from wellness programmes and services designed to support your mental and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role:
As a Social Worker in the Fostering and Supported Lodgings Team, you will provide essential support to children and young people in care. You'll work closely with foster families and help children maintain stability in their living arrangements through creative interventions. Your role will be varied and include one-on-one support, relationship-based work, and collaboration with multi-professional teams to ensure the best outcomes for the young people in your care.

What You Will Do:
- Support foster carers, supported lodgings hosts, children in care, and care leavers across Dorset, and occasionally beyond.
- Carry out statutory visits every six weeks and ensure timely documentation.
- Collaborate with other professionals to design pathways that help young people transition into independence.
- Offer solid support and supervision to foster carers and hosts, and actively participate in panels.
- Promote excellent organisational and communication skills to handle tight deadlines and draft detailed reports.
- Adhere to safeguarding procedures, promptly escalating concerns when needed and participating in training sessions for carers to encourage their development.
- Work proactively with children and young people, helping them remain within their communities whenever possible, by addressing challenges such as family conflicts and behavioural issues.
- Adopt a strengths-based and therapeutic approach when working with young people and their carers.
- Be responsible for any necessary transportation as part of planned interventions.
- Manage budget discussions and approvals related to your role.

Why Dorset is the Place to Be:
Living and working in Dorset means you'll enjoy a picturesque landscape filled with rolling hills and stunning coastlines. With a perfect blend of peaceful countryside and vibrant town life, Dorset offers a wonderful quality of life away from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough for convenient travel to larger cities. This role in Dorset County Council allows you to support communities while enjoying an enviable lifestyle. Join us in Dorset, where your impact is real and the scenery is unmatched.

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