Social Worker

Sheldon Phillips Ltd

📍 Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

Full-time community-and-social-service Posted May 30, 2026

Job Description

Social Worker – Permanence Team – Dorset Council

£40.00 per hour

Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office

Join a dedicated Permanence Team supporting children in long-term care planning

Excellent management support and positive team culture

Opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority

Long-term stable contract available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Permanence Team at Dorset Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about achieving long-term stability and positive outcomes for children and young people.

The role will involve working with children subject to care proceedings, long-term care planning, and permanency arrangements including adoption, special guardianship, and long-term fostering. You will work closely with children, carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure timely and effective permanence planning.<...