Social Worker - Fostering - Dorchester, Dorset

Reference: 3544412814_1778505455

Social Worker required for work within the Fostering Team in the South West area. Dorset Fostering team are offering good rates up to £38ph for the right candidates. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. This job doesn't often come up! Beautiful location near the coast with good transport links. Flexible working offered with remote base for now and only essential visits. 3 months initial contract 37 hours a week.

The appointed Social Worker will be part of Foster Team in Dorchester. Experience of working with foster carers as professional colleagues and working in a multi - disciplinary arena are essential. This will be a mixed role of Supervising Foster carers and possible assessment.

Undertaking Form F, assessments, form C assessments, with potential of being required to undertake SGO assessment. Work as part of permanence service and will need the ability and skills to support carers across the permanence field

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3809/ 07800 543 641 or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£38.00
Per hour
Up to GBP38.00 per hour

Dorset

Full Time

Added 11/05/2026
Reference: 3544412814_1778505455

Social Worker - Fostering - Dorchester, Dorset

Dorset
Full Time

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