Children's Social Worker - South West England at Caritas Recruitment

Job Description:

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Family Help Social Worker
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join an innovative Family Help service within a local authority that is taking a fresh approach to supporting children and families.
This opportunity stands out because of its unique shared caseload model, where two social workers work together to support approximately 25 children. This approach provides genuine peer support, improved continuity for families, enhanced workload management, and reliable cover during periods of leave or absence.

What's on Offer?

• Up to 42 per hour for Experienced Social Workers
• Potential for higher rates to be considered for exceptional candidates
• Up to 150 per week accommodation/travel contribution for workers living more than 30 miles away
• No duty requirement
• Court work included
• Locality-based caseloads to minimise travel
• Managers keen to move quickly on suitable candidates
• Use of Mosaic and Copilot within the service

Working Pattern

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hybrid Working
The service operates a flexible hybrid model:

• One week: 3 office-based days
• Following week: 2 office-based days
• The team is also exploring a shared-cover arrangement where one social worker is office-based while the other works remotely, helping to maintain continuity of support for families and colleagues.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking service that is investing in collaborative practice and creating a supportive working environment for social workers. The shared caseload structure offers a level of team support that is rarely available elsewhere, while still providing varied and meaningful work with children and families.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Info:

• Company: Caritas Recruitment
• Position: Children's Social Worker - South West England
• Work Location: Dorchester
• Country: GB

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