Experienced Social Workers

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a fulfilling career in a full time role? We welcome you to apply to our Adult Social Care teams across Dorset.

Current Opportunities:

• North Dorset Learning Disability Team;
• Peripatetic Team, working in teams across Dorset;
• Community Mental Health Team, based in Weymouth or Dorchester;
• East Dorset Locality Team, based in Ferndown

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Professional Growth: Regular supervision and continuous development
• Learning & Development: Access to mentoring, coaching, and various training programs
• Career Advancement: Generous relocation and retention packages
• Wellbeing Support: Access to wellbeing services
• Generous Benefits: 27+ days holiday, Paid sick leave, Local Government Pension scheme

Your Role:

As a Social Worker with us, you will:

• Conduct Strengths-Based Assessments: Evaluate clients' needs and strengths to develop effective support plans.
• Support Planning and Reviews: Create and review plans to help clients achieve their goals and promote independence.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with other local authority teams and professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Engage in Multi-Disciplinary Practice: Integrate various professional perspectives to enhance client outcomes.

About You: 

We are looking for Social Workers who are:

• Dynamic and Person-Centred: You have a strong value base and focus on person-centred practice.
• Excellent Communicators: You possess strong communication skills and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and Collaborative: You are adaptable and enjoy working closely with a range of professionals.
• Creative and Passionate: You are dedicated to enabling people to be as independent as possible.
• Legally Competent: You are confident with the legal basis for practice and understand key legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, and Equality Act 2010.
• Committed to Development: You embrace continuous professional development and embody our behaviours of responsibility, respect, recognition, and collaboration.

In a recent workshop with our customers, they emphasised that it is important for social workers to see their work as "not just a job"; they want people who genuinely care, understand, and want to help and build positive working relationships.

The qualities they expect from our social workers include being respectful, trustworthy, showing empathy, being good listeners who don't interrupt, spending the time needed, doing as they say they will, thinking outside the box, being adaptable, punctual, having knowledge of what it means to be a carer, being knowledgeable and able to share this knowledge with those they work with, and overall showing kindness.

Friends & Family Referral Scheme

The friends and family referral scheme applies to this post. If an employee recommended this post to you mention them when asked on your application form. They'll give you all the information you need. 

Employees can share this advert by using the button links alongside the job title. 

Relocation expenses package 

A generous relocation package is payable, of which up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) are free of tax. We can offer you help to move whether you are looking to buy or rent, depending on your circumstances.  

Our package includes: 

• an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start 
• help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500) 
• an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years