Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker - Post Approval (Fostering)

Dorchester, Dorset
Up to £38 per hour
Hybrid Working

Connect2Socialwork are proud to be partnering with Dorset Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Post Approval Fostering Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, well‑resourced service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting and supervising approved foster carers, ensuring children are placed in safe, stable and nurturing environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster carers in line with regulations and standards
• Managing duty responsibilities and working closely with the Placements Team
• Undertaking direct work with children, young people and families
• Supporting a range of specialist schemes including:
  • Mockingbird Constellation
  • Supported Lodgings
  • Family Link and Resilience carers
• Completing visits, interventions and reviews to ensure positive outcomes

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
• Minimum 3 years' PQE within UK Children's Services
• Experience within fostering or strong safeguarding background
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and assessment skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join?

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Supportive team environment with excellent training opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a well‑established fostering service
• Work that genuinely makes a difference to children and families

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
• Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment

If you're an experienced Senior Social Worker seeking your next Child Protection role in a progressive and supportive borough, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: (url removed) / Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.