Your new company You''ll be joining a progressive and supportive local authority based in the heart of Dorset, dedicated to delivering high-quality services for children and families. The Permanence Team plays a crucial role in securing long-term, stable outcomes for children in care. You''ll work alongside a passionate and experienced team that values collaboration, innovation, and child-centred practice. Your new role As a Locum Social Worker within the Permanence Team, you will manage a caseload of children with plans for long-term fostering, adoption, or special guardianship. Your responsibilities will include:Undertaking assessments and developing care plansPreparing reports for court proceedings and permanency panelsLiaising with foster carers, adopters, and multi-agency professionalsEnsuring each child''s voice is heard and their needs are met throughout their journey to permanenceThis is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in children''s lives while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.What you''ll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need:A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma) Registration with Social Work EnglandExperience in children''s social care, ideally within a permanence or long-term care settingStrong assessment, communication, and report-writing skillsA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenWhat you''ll get in return 38 per hourFlexible working arrangementsSupportive ..... full job details .....