Social Worker Child Protection Permanence
Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£38 - £42 Hourly
Contract/Project
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 our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the role
The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence.
Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child.
You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children's services.
This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Children in Care Service and our external partners.
What will you be doing?
Undertaking court work proceedings.
Previous experience within a Children in Care setting
Ability to use a range of evidence-based interventions to effect change with children, young people and families and carers.
Skills in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict.
Self-organisation skills, with the ability to respond to duty, an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to achieve goals and meet timescales.
Have the proven ability to work autonomously and seek advice when necessaryAbout you
You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England.
You will have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.
Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing
Enhanced DBS Clearance
The right to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
If you are interested in this position, then please contact Mark Walters, (url removed)
Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and suitable references.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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 our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the role
The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence.
Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child.
You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children's services.
This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Children in Care Service and our external partners.
What will you be doing?
Undertaking court work proceedings.
Previous experience within a Children in Care setting
Ability to use a range of evidence-based interventions to effect change with children, young people and families and carers.
Skills in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict.
Self-organisation skills, with the ability to respond to duty, an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to achieve goals and meet timescales.
Have the proven ability to work autonomously and seek advice when necessaryAbout you
You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England.
You will have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.
Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing
Enhanced DBS Clearance
The right to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
If you are interested in this position, then please contact Mark Walters, (url removed)
Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and suitable references.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Reference: 225310062
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Social Worker Child Protection Permanence
Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£38 - £42 Hourly
Contract/Project
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 our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the role
The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence.
Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child.
You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children's services.
This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Children in Care Service and our external partners.
What will you be doing?
Undertaking court work proceedings.
Previous experience within a Children in Care setting
Ability to use a range of evidence-based interventions to effect change with children, young people and families and carers.
Skills in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict.
Self-organisation skills, with the ability to respond to duty, an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to achieve goals and meet timescales.
Have the proven ability to work autonomously and seek advice when necessaryAbout you
You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England.
You will have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.
Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing
Enhanced DBS Clearance
The right to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
If you are interested in this position, then please contact Mark Walters, (url removed)
Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and suitable references.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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 our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the role
The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence.
Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child.
You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children's services.
This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Children in Care Service and our external partners.
What will you be doing?
Undertaking court work proceedings.
Previous experience within a Children in Care setting
Ability to use a range of evidence-based interventions to effect change with children, young people and families and carers.
Skills in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict.
Self-organisation skills, with the ability to respond to duty, an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to achieve goals and meet timescales.
Have the proven ability to work autonomously and seek advice when necessaryAbout you
You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England.
You will have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.
Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing
Enhanced DBS Clearance
The right to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
If you are interested in this position, then please contact Mark Walters, (url removed)
Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and suitable references.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Reference: 225310062
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