Locum Social Worker - Adult Social Care - East Dorset (Ferndown)
Locum Social Worker - Adult Social Care - East Dorset (Ferndown)
Job Title: Social Worker
Contract Type: Locum
Location: Ferndown
Pay: £32.00 - £35.00 per hour / depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Description:
About Us:
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join our East Dorset Locality Team, working with adults in the community to manage complex cases and deliver high-quality, strengths-based assessments within a local authority setting. The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week, undertake community visits as required, attend the office a minimum of two days per week, and demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant legislation, excellent assessment skills, and experience working with complexity, including completing Court of Protection work.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete strengths-based assessments and care planning
- Manage a complex caseload within adult social care
- Conduct community visits and home assessments
- Lead on Court of Protection work, including reports and applications
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments
- Apply strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant legislation
- Work hybrid: minimum 2 office days per week
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Experience in adult social care (local authority preferred)
- Strong assessment, risk management, and case coordination skills
- Proven work with complex cases
- Essential experience in Court of Protection assessments and reports
- Full ability to complete community-based work
Benefits of This Locum Role
- Supportive, well-established locality team
- Opportunity to build specialist experience in complex casework and Court of Protection
- Flexible working pattern
- Meaningful and rewarding work with adults in Dorset communities